There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ Freshfields trainee. Our array of practice areas and clients suits trainees with differing skills, abilities and interests.

Because each trainee is unique, so too is each training contract. Flexibility is one of the hallmarks of our training programme and one of the features that most differentiates our training contract from others.

Becoming a Freshfields trainee means working with and learning from one of the most talented peer groups in the legal world. We offer our trainees a thorough professional grounding in a range of practice areas, an excellent personal development programme and the chance to work in one of our international offices or on secondment with a client at home or abroad. We give them the blend of support and freedom they need to tap the opportunities of our international network and evolve their career.

Have a look at our Careers pages for more information on our trainee programmes.