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Shape your future. Learn from the best as you take control of your legal career. Collaborate across the globe with the biggest corporations, gain a range of experiences and sample different areas of practice. Then, when you qualify, you’ll be ready to carve your niche.
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Vacation Schemes

Get a taste of life at Freshfields on our vacation schemes. Experience the work we do, develop lifelong skills, and gain a unique insight into our culture.

Vacation Schemes

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Trainee Associate Programme

Our unique eight-seat, two-year graduate programme lets you take the reins of your career as you experience a wide range of legal disciplines.

Trainee Associate Programme

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Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme

Gain hands-on work experience to enhance your learning and build the skills to become a successful commercial solicitor on our six-year apprenticeship programme.

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First years insight scheme

Develop your understanding of our selection process and gain insight on the essential skills to thrive as a commercial lawyer.

First years insight scheme

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London-Asia Trainee Associate Programme

Our London-Asia program is a two-year training contract. It’s open to law students who are on track for a 2:1 degree or equivalent, and have the requisite language skills. Spend your first year in our London office and the second in Hong Kong – empowering you with a truly global experience.

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Virtual learning experiences

Explore the world of commercial law with one of our virtual learning experiences.

Virtual learning experiences

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What to expect

At Freshfields, we seek visionaries. 

Experience and contribute to a culture that values community and each person as an individual. Deliver meaningful work, turn ideas into action and drive our business forward.

Our people
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Meet Xuan

“I think that shows how truly global the firm is, because it’s a lot of people coming together from very different backgrounds working towards a shared goal.”

Meet Xuan

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Meet Toby

“I applied to Freshfields because it seemed like somewhere you were valued for your opinion and different experiences, legal or non-legal, and that’s definitely true. It makes for an exciting place to work.”

Meet Toby

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FAQs
Your questions answered

We look for many skills including determination, entrepreneurship, enthusiasm, time management, flexibility, attention to detail, an interest in business, willingness to work as a team and resilience. Ensure you link your experiences to the types of skills we seek. Look at our website and follow our social media channels to find out what makes a great lawyer. 

Opportunities across the globe
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