The St Andrews Law Review is delighted to announce our partnership with
Herbert Smith Freehills this year! Recognised in the FT Europe Innovative Lawyers Awards 2024, Herbert Smith Freehills showcases excellence in data-enhanced knowledge. The firm’s pioneering attitude makes it an ideal partner for the St Andrews Law Review.
Herbert Smith Freehills is a globally recognised firm that is esteemed for its strong practice in litigation and dispute resolution. Renowned for its diverse practice areas, Herbert Smith Freehills provides legal opportunities for early talent across the globe.
Herbert Smith Freehills will not only be informing us of any upcoming events, but they will also provide valuable insights into the nature of a legal career through their many graduate opportunities. Herbert Smith Freehills offers solicitor apprenticeships, open days, first-year workshops, vacation schemes (winter, spring and two summer programmes where they recruit their trainee associates), a digital legal delivery graduate programme and a virtual internship.
Who are Herbert Smith Freehills and what do they do?
With a history spanning over 100 years and a total of 23 offices around the globe,
Herbert Smith Freehills is a firm that upholds its core values of human, bold and outstanding. They aim to foster genuine relationships and nurture an ambitious workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional client service.
Herbert Smith Freehils is a perpetually expanding firm, presently found in the following
locations:
● Africa
● Americas
● Asia Pacific
● Europe
● Middle East
The Legal Cheek, purporting to be the UK’s most-read legal website, portrays
Herbert Smith Freehills as a firm teeming with top-tier lawyers and high-calibre work. With a starting salary of £56,000 for first-year trainees and the chance to participate in international secondments, Herbert Smith Freehills presents an appealing option for graduates.
How do I connect with Herbert Smith Freehills?
Throughout the year the St Andrews Law Review will be posting about Herbert Smith Freehills's many events and opportunities on our Instagram. For those seeking to find out more about these events, Herbert Smith Freehills also has a webpage where future events can be seen. They also maintain a dedicated FAQs webpage where individuals can discover more about the various application processes and what a career at Herbert Smith Freehills entails. If you have any questions that are not addressed on this page, you have the option to send your queries directly to the Early Careers team.