Training Contract

Pre-eminent in dispute resolution and with an outstanding reputation for high value transactional advice, Herbert Smith LLP is a leading international law firm. Its main clients are prominent global and national businesses that it serves from offices in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Alongside our outstanding reputation in dispute resolution and corporate, we have leading practices in finance, real estate, competition and employment, pensions and incentives. We are also acknowledged as leaders in a number of industry sectors, including the energy and natural resources and financial institutions sectors.

Training
The strength and breadth of the firm’s practice areas, including corporate, dispute resolution and finance, guarantee excellent training and development opportunities for trainees. The training process balances contentious and non-contentious work, early responsibility and support. An emphasis is also placed on professional and personal development. Trainees rotate around four six-month seats, including a seat in a specialist area such as IP or competition. Trainees are also encouraged to go on secondment to a client or to one of the firm’s international offices. Herbert Smith’s global reach makes this a possibility for many.

What do we look for in our trainees?
Herbert Smith will recruit 85 trainees for positions in London starting in 2014, from a variety of law and non-law degree backgrounds. As well as a strong academic record, applicants require a strong level of commercial awareness and the common sense to be able to make their own way in a large firm. Combine these qualities with a creative and questioning mind, and Herbert Smith will offer you great challenges and rewards. 

For training contracts starting in March / September 2014:
1 October 2011 – 13 January 2012 for finalists and graduates;
1 June – 31 July 2012 for penultimate year students