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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: does its first year workshops sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyFirst year workshops

Unconfirmed. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer publishes no sponsorship policy for its first year workshops, so we cannot state a firm answer. The first-year page does not mention visa sponsorship or immigration status.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
spring week
2027 cycle
Applications open 1 January 2027 and close 1 February 2027
Confidence
high

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer First year workshops: at a glance

HSF Kramer's first-year workshop is a two-day programme in its London office for students of law or any other subject. It includes interactive sessions on corporate negotiation and alternative dispute resolution, presentations on the firm's deals and pro bono work, a careers fair, an afternoon shadowing a trainee associate and evening social events. Students who are successful on the programme have their application for the following year's vacation scheme fast-tracked and do not need to retake the online test. Source

Duration
2 days“Our two-day workshop, held in our London office”Source
Who can apply
First-year students, or second-year students on a four-year course“Eligibility: Applications are open to first-year students (or second-year students on a four-year course).”Source
Locations
London“Our two-day workshop, held in our London office”Source
Degree requirement
Law or any other subject“whether you’re studying law or another subject”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Online application form with three written questions
  2. Online test (situational judgement and personality)
  3. Application review
“Our online test will examine you in the following areas: situational judgement (SJT) and personality/behavioural traits.”Source

Every programme and stage at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

The catch: Applications only open on 1 January 2027 (you can register interest before that). The separate first-year programme for Black and minority ethnic students run with Rare has a different window that opened on 1 October 2026.
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What Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer publishes about this programme

Checked against Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's own careers pages on 2026-10-12. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Common questions

Does Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer sponsor visas for its first year workshops?

Unconfirmed. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer publishes no sponsorship policy for its first year workshops, so we cannot state a firm answer. The First year workshops are a two-day programme in the London office for first-year students (or second-year students on a four-year course), law and non-law. Sessions cover corporate negotiation and alternative dispute resolution, with an exclusive careers fair, an afternoon shadowing a trainee and evening social events. Travel expenses are covered and accommodation is provided for students who cannot commute to London. Selection is by online application form, an online test and an application review. Attendees who apply to the vacation scheme the following year do not have to retake the online test. The first-year page does not mention visa sponsorship or immigration status.

What is the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer first year workshops?

HSF Kramer's first-year workshop is a two-day programme in its London office for students of law or any other subject. It includes interactive sessions on corporate negotiation and alternative dispute resolution, presentations on the firm's deals and pro bono work, a careers fair, an afternoon shadowing a trainee associate and evening social events. Students who are successful on the programme have their application for the following year's vacation scheme fast-tracked and do not need to retake the online test.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer?

Applications only open on 1 January 2027 (you can register interest before that). The separate first-year programme for Black and minority ethnic students run with Rare has a different window that opened on 1 October 2026.

When do applications open for the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer first year workshops?

Applications open 1 January 2027 and close 1 February 2027. Checked on 2026-10-12 against Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's own site.

How long is the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer first year workshops?

2 days, according to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer first year workshops?

First-year students, or second-year students on a four-year course, according to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's own careers information.

Where is the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer first year workshops based?

London, according to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer first year workshops?

Law or any other subject, according to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer first year workshops?

Online application form with three written questions, Online test (situational judgement and personality), Application review, according to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's own careers information.

How should I confirm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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