HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS
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You don’t need to have studied law to apply – we recruit from a whole range of academic backgrounds. What we’re after is exceptional people with the desire and ability to become truly brilliant lawyers. There’s more to that than just a great academic record – like perceptiveness, empathy and diligence. And there’s the drive to not only experience everything, but to be a part of it.
it is about your life experiences that makes you a good fit for Herbert Smith Freehills. We’re looking for individuals. We don’t have a fixed idea about what a trainee should be ‘like’. It’s very important at Herbert Smith Freehills that people feel as though they can be themselves, so we try and bring that out in the application process. Remember to relax and be yourself. And don’t forget to look for typos! Check and double check before you apply. Our application process is simple and quick. It involves just three steps. 1. Complete a simple application form–we want to knowyour academic credentials, language skills, work experience and what you do in your spare time. 2. Take an online verbal reasoning test. 3. Visit our assessment centre. You’ll take part in a group exercise, be interviewed, and tackle a case study exercise. You’ll also have the opportunity to tour our offices, meet some of our trainees, and have lunch with a senior partner.
MAKING A GREAT APPLICATION
Emma Clements Senior Graduate Recruitment Adviser Themost important thing in an application ismotivation. Make it clear why you want to work for Herbert Smith Freehills, andmake sure everything in your application supports this. Applications that seem generic – as though they could be submitted to any firm – are a red flag. Learn about us, our values and our background in advance. Remember it’s a two-way process. Think about who you’ll be meeting and what questions you could ask them. This is your chance to get to know us andmake sure the firm is right for you. Asking partners about their experiences can give you a real insight into what might be in store for you here. Remember to practise the online test. It’s just one test, but it’s designed to assess your verbal reasoning, so it’s important that you do well. There are plenty of practice papers available on the internet for you to familiarise yourself. Extra-curricular interests are of real interest to us. We want to know about what you’ve experienced and what you’ve learned from it. But remember to keep it relevant – rather than a long list of accomplishments, we’re looking for what
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COMPLETE OUR APPLICATION FORM TAKE AN ONLINE VERBAL REASONING TEST COME TO OUR ASSESSMENT CENTRE
We screen on a rolling basis so we advise you to get your application in as early as possible.
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