First Years Insight Scheme 2026

Step into a firm at the cutting edge of law, business, and technology, and start to shape your ambition into impact.

Key dates

Event date: 15 and 16 April 2026 - You will need to be ready to join us in person in London on both days.

Application window: Open 21 October 2025, closes 16 January 2026

Location: London

What to expect:

• Take part in two days of upskilling and insight, designed to immerse you in commercial law and life at Freshfields.

• Build the skills, confidence and perspective to thrive in a career at the forefront of the legal profession.

• Continue your journey with a Trainee mentor who will support your Summer Vacation Scheme application and wider career ambitions.

• Connect with Trainees, Associates, and Partners, and hear how Freshfields has been a launchpad for their careers.

• Gain a clear understanding of our selection process and the opportunity to be fast-tracked to a Vacation Scheme assessment centre.

Eligibility

We welcome applications from first-year undergraduate students from any degree discipline.

Firm Overview

Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world’s leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking and business-critical mandates.

At Freshfields, we seek to create a better future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Our global teams bring together individuals with different experiences, skills and strengths in a culture where we support all to belong, engage and excel.