Why us?

We’re a leading international law firm with more than £1bn in annual revenue. We’re known for strengths that include dispute resolution, M&A, TMT, energy, infrastructure and financial services. We stand out for our insight and diverse perspectives. And for our ambition.

We’re working to be the leader in our markets and practices; to foster diversity, high performance and collaboration; to seize the opportunities created by technology, and to see profitable, sustainable growth globally. We want you to be part of this, growing and developing professionally and personally, as the firm grows.

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What we offer

£50k starting salary and comprehensive benefits package
84% of trainees go on client or international secondments
We’re leaders in inclusion with eight diversity networks
We doubled our number of FTSE clients since 2015 to a total of 128

Opportunities

Experience life at Herbert Smith Freehills as a campus ambassador or through our workshops.

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Discover how you can take control of your career with our open days.

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Our vacation schemes offer you insight into our firm as you take on real work for real clients.

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We offer high-performing penultimate year law students, studying at any university in India the opportunity to work in London.

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Our virtual internships (in partnership with Forage) offer students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience.

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Any Questions?

You can view a selection of frequently asked questions about life at the firm and our range of opportunities via the button below.