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First Years Insight Scheme
The perfect way to shape your future. Our programme gives first-year undergraduates insight on the essential skills to thrive as a commercial lawyer.

Key dates
First Years Insight Scheme 2026
Application window: 21 October 2025 - 4 December 2025
Note that we recruit on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Roles may close before the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.
Eligibility: First-year undergraduate students from any degree discipline.
How to apply
We’re currently reviewing our recruitment process for the First Years Insight Scheme as we look to the future of early careers at Freshfields. Full details will be available in early September 2025.

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