
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Deadline
71 days left • 12:00am, 1 Dec 2026
Starting salary
£500
Firm type
Silver Circle
When to apply
Applications close on 1 December 2026 (23:59 GMT), so make sure you've completed and submitted your online application form by then. Please note that all applications will be reviewed after the deadline.
What you'll get in return
We support and care for you to help you grow, with a complete package that includes:
A trainee buddy who will be on hand to share invaluable advice and support you in each of the practice areas you sit in
A salary of £500 per each week of the scheme.
During your time with us, you'll grow and help the firm to grow with you. It's a two-way deal. Work hard and perform well on your vacation scheme and you'll be rewarded with a place on our Trainee Associate Programme.
What we're looking for
Our spring vacation schemes are open to penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates.
We consider applicants from any degree discipline, with a keen interest in commercial law.
We look for candidates with a strong and consistent academic record. We typically look for a minimum of AAB at A-level (or equivalent). At university, applicants should be on track to achieve, or have achieved, consistent 2:1s across modules, with an average mark of 63% or above in each year of study (or the international equivalent).
We consider contextual recruitment data and if mitigating circumstances have affected your academic performance at any stage of your education, we strongly encourage you to explain these in your application, as they will be taken into consideration.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Where could your ambition take you? At HSF Kramer, we align your growth with ours. We make your development, personal and professional, our business. If you're curious, collaborative and ready to lead, we'll help you become who you want to be.
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