Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-12 against Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. How we check
At a glance
- Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme (six years, LLB Hons Law and Legal Practice with BPP, qualifying via the SQE)apprenticeshipOpen, no closing date publishedVisa sponsorship: No
- Spring and Summer Vacation Schemesvacation schemeOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
- First year workshopsspring weekOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published
How Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer recruits
2027 Vacation Schemes (spring 12 to 23 April, summer June and July 2027), for trainee starts in 2029 or 2030; apply by 1 December 2026. 4 stages, from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer names them.
Step 1: The application form
Application form
Online application form, deadline 1 December 2026. Guidance video provided.
“Applications for our Vacation Schemes are open until 1 December 2026 (23:59 GMT). [...] Step 1 – The application form”
Step 2: The online test
Online tests
Online test taken at your own pace, with a practice test offered. The practice test link points to Sova, but the firm does not name the provider in text.
“Step 2 – The online test – take the practice test Find out which areas you'll be examined in and the types of questions you'll encounter. The test can be completed at your own pace.”
Step 3: The assessment day
Assessment centre
Assessment day as the final stage before the scheme. Content not described in text (covered in a video).
“Step 3 – The assessment day The final stage in your journey.”
Vacation Scheme
Other stage
Two to three week scheme in two practice areas. All future trainees are hired through the schemes; strong performers get a trainee offer.
“We hire all future trainees through our Vacation Schemes. If you perform well you’ll receive an offer to join the firm.”
Visa sponsorship
Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme
HSF Kramer's London solicitor apprenticeship pays 28,000 pounds plus a 3,000 pound bonus, but only UK citizens or people with a right of residency can apply.
“To become an apprentice, you must be 16 or over, and a UK citizen/someone who has right of residency in the UK.”
Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes
HSF Kramer publishes pay and 2027 scheme dates but no visa sponsorship statement was found on its vacation scheme page.
“Hard work deserves good pay. That's why you'll earn a competitive salary throughout your time with us on the programme.”
First year workshops
HSF Kramer's two-day first-year workshop in London covers travel and accommodation, but the firm publishes no visa position for it.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer vacation scheme application process?
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Step 1: The application form, then Step 2: The online test, then Step 3: The assessment day, then Vacation Scheme.
- Does Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer sponsor visas for graduates?
- HSF Kramer's London solicitor apprenticeship pays 28,000 pounds plus a 3,000 pound bonus, but only UK citizens or people with a right of residency can apply.
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