Discover your potential. Shape your ambition into impact.
Spend two days in our London office and gain first-hand insight into life at a leading global law firm. You will learn from Partners, Associates and Trainees, explore the world of commercial law, and build the skills, confidence and connections to take your next step.
Key dates
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Scheme dates: 7 and 8 April 2027
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Programme duration: Two days
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Applications open: 30 November 2026
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Applications close: 12 February 2027 – As applications are reviewed on a non-rolling basis, all applications will be reviewed after the deadline.
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Location: London
What to expect
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Take part in two days of dynamic learning and insight sessions, designed to immerse you in commercial law and life at Freshfields.
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Explore the skills and qualities that support success in commercial law.
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Connect with Trainees, Associates, and Partners, and hear how Freshfields has been a launchpad for their careers.
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Gain a clear understanding of our selection process and have the opportunity to be fast-tracked within our Summer Vacation Scheme recruitment process.
Our First Years Insight Scheme is an unpaid learning experience.
We are committed to making our early careers programmes accessible to everyone, and we will share full details of available financial and accessibility support when offers are made.
Eligibility to apply
We welcome applications from first-year undergraduate students from any degree discipline.
About Freshfields
Freshfields is a leading global law firm, providing legal advice where it matters most. Our people combine excellence with curiosity, collaboration and a commitment to making a difference.
We support our people to thrive at every stage of their careers, empowering them to turn ambition into meaningful impact for our clients, colleagues and communities.
Sectors
Locations
Freshfields
Law
About us
We are a global team of experts and change-makers, shaping ambition into impact. With 300 years’ experience, we work at the forefront of law to give clients the edge. Join one of our schemes or programmes and experience first-hand how we make a positive difference for our clients, our communities, and each other. At Freshfields, we don’t wait for the future of law to unfold – we create it.
Sectors
Locations
Discover your potential. Shape your ambition into impact.
Spend two days in our London office and gain first-hand insight into life at a leading global law firm. You will learn from Partners, Associates and Trainees, explore the world of commercial law, and build the skills, confidence and connections to take your next step.
Key dates
-
Scheme dates: 7 and 8 April 2027
-
Programme duration: Two days
-
Applications open: 30 November 2026
-
Applications close: 12 February 2027 – As applications are reviewed on a non-rolling basis, all applications will be reviewed after the deadline.
-
Location: London
What to expect
-
Take part in two days of dynamic learning and insight sessions, designed to immerse you in commercial law and life at Freshfields.
-
Explore the skills and qualities that support success in commercial law.
-
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 have the opportunity to be fast-tracked within our Summer Vacation Scheme recruitment process.
Our First Years Insight Scheme is an unpaid learning experience.
We are committed to making our early careers programmes accessible to everyone, and we will share full details of available financial and accessibility support when offers are made.
Eligibility to apply
We welcome applications from first-year undergraduate students from any degree discipline.
About Freshfields
Freshfields is a leading global law firm, providing legal advice where it matters most. Our people combine excellence with curiosity, collaboration and a commitment to making a difference.
We support our people to thrive at every stage of their careers, empowering them to turn ambition into meaningful impact for our clients, colleagues and communities.
Freshfields
Law
About us
We are a global team of experts and change-makers, shaping ambition into impact. With 300 years’ experience, we work at the forefront of law to give clients the edge. Join one of our schemes or programmes and experience first-hand how we make a positive difference for our clients, our communities, and each other. At Freshfields, we don’t wait for the future of law to unfold – we create it.
