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Selecting Herbert Smith Freehills as the place to start my legal career was one of the best decisions I made during law school. As a summer associate, I was exposed to a diverse range of international disputes and worked directly with senior associates and partners – not only did this give me a great idea of the type of work I would be dealing with if I became a permanent member of the team, but it also gave me insight into the “BigLaw” career path as a whole. My first-year has been filled with substantive work on cross-border matters, and I am building a strong foundation that will support me for the rest of my career.
HSF’s summer program prepared me for life as working attorney in a way law school never could. Throughout the summer I was given real-world, critical assignments in ongoing matters and built skills that I still use every day. In addition to impactful work, the HSF summer program offered incredible extra-curricular opportunities such as community service, firm-wide events, and fun team building exercises. From professional growth to a welcoming work culture, HSF gave me the opportunities and structure to excel as member of its global team.
Before starting law school, I hoped to practice international law but I didn’t quite know what that meant. As soon as I arrived at HSF as a summer associate, I realized that I’d found the perfect place to learn about the practice of international law through exposure to international arbitrations and related litigations. Now, as a full-time member of the International Arbitration team, I have already gained significant experience working on high-stakes arbitrations and attending hearings. HSF is a great place for anyone excited to pick up substantive work on their first day in the office.
As a Summer Associate, from day one, I was offered the opportunity to delve into substantive assignments on impactful international transactions with a diverse team. I routinely collaborate with other HSF offices around the world in representing our clients on their multi-jurisdictional matters which allows me to continuously learn. I’m delighted to continue working with a collegial and collaborative team, in its truest sense, which is a great foundation to being a valuable lawyer and member of HSF.
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