HSF Kramer's UK application process for vacation schemes and apprenticeships starts with an online application, followed by an online assessment and, if successful, an in-person interview.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur overarching application process (for our vacation schemes and apprenticeships) starts with an online application. This is followed by an online assessment, and if successful an in-person interview designed to evaluate your skills and fit with the firm.
Stage architecture · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-022 (careers.herbertsmithfreehills.com) · source record
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer states its assessment process varies by role but typically includes an application form, an online test and an assessment centre stage for in-person long-term schemes; the India internship page itself lists four steps including a live video interview.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur assessment process varies depending on the role you apply for, but typically includes an application form, an online test, and an assessment centre stage for our in-person long-term schemes.
Geographic variation · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-023 (careers.herbertsmithfreehills.com) · source record
Most Hong Kong early-career opportunities use an online application and interview.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceMost of our early careers opportunities involve an online application and interview. Please include any extra-curricular activities or work experience you've undertaken, and your reasons for applying.
Geographic variation · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-024 (careers.herbertsmithfreehills.com) · source record
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's current official UK Trainee Associate Programme page states that trainees are recruited exclusively through vacation schemes.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe recruit trainees exclusively through our Vacation Schemes
United Kingdom · Trainee Associate Programme (UK) · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-254 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's current official UK Vacation Schemes page states that those who perform well are offered a place on the Trainee Associate Programme.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf you perform well, you'll be offered a place on our Trainee Associate Programme
United Kingdom · UK Vacation Schemes · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-255 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's current official UK Vacation Schemes page states that recruitment is two years in advance, with 2027 scheme participants starting in 2029 or 2030.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe recruit two years in advance, so if you join our 2027 Vacation Schemes, you'll be starting your Trainee Associate Programme in 2029 or 2030.
United Kingdom · UK Vacation Schemes · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-255 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
For UK vacation-scheme applicants, the online test must be completed within seven days of receiving its link, although the employer reviews applications after the overall deadline.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcecomplete the online test within 7 days of receiving the link
United Kingdom · UK Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes · Online test completion deadline · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-475 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
The UK early-careers FAQ requires candidates unsuccessful at the online-test benchmark, application review or assessment centre to wait until the following academic-year application cycle before reapplying.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcewait for the next academic year to reapply
United Kingdom · UK early-careers / Vacation Schemes · Reapplication waiting period · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-475 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
UK vacation-scheme participants are assessed by their supervisors and on a written task in each of two seats; both contribute to Trainee Associate Programme offer decisions.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceassessed by your supervisors and on a written task in each of your two seats
United Kingdom · UK Vacation Schemes to Trainee Associate Programme · Vacation-scheme offer assessment · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-475 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
Although the standard UK trainee route is exclusively through vacation schemes, the employer says it may consider a direct Trainee Associate Programme offer case by case where someone cannot attend a scheme.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceconsider individuals on a case-by-case basis to be offered ... directly
United Kingdom · UK Trainee Associate Programme / exceptional access · Exceptional direct offer route · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-475 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
Roger Leyland Memorial Scholarship provides GBP6000 over three years and a guaranteed vacation-scheme place in the second year.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceReceive £6,000 over three years of study
UK · Roger Leyland Memorial Scholarship · Access route · Observed 17 October 2026 · Verified 17 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-401 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
Roger Leyland Memorial Scholarship requires first-year students (second-year on a four-year course) to be Rare Recruitment candidates and meet its published ethnicity eligibility.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceYou must be a Rare Recruitment canddiate to apply.
UK · Roger Leyland Memorial Scholarship · Eligibility · Observed 17 October 2026 · Verified 17 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-401 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
First-year workshop participants applying for a vacation scheme the following academic year need not retake the online test.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceyou do not have to re-take the online test again
UK London · First-year workshops · Assessment reuse · Observed 17 October 2026 · Verified 17 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-401 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
London 2027 Summer Vacation Scheme typically seeks AAB at A-level and university module and year averages of at least 63%; mitigating circumstances considered.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceaverage mark of 63% or above in each module and year of study
UK London · 2027 Summer Vacation Scheme · Academic screen · Observed 17 October 2026 · Verified 17 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-402 (apply.candidats.io) · source record
London 2027 Summer Vacation Scheme closes 1 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT and applications are reviewed after the deadline.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceall applications will be reviewed after the deadline.
UK London · 2027 Summer Vacation Scheme · Review timing · Observed 17 October 2026 · Verified 17 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-402 (apply.candidats.io) · source record
Belfast vacation scheme is open to penultimate-year law students, final-year law or LLM students with qualifying law degrees, and law graduates.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf you are a penultimate year Law student, final year Law or LLM student with a qualifying Law degree or have already completed your Law degree then you're able to apply.
UK Belfast · 2027 Vacation Scheme · Eligibility · Observed 17 October 2026 · Verified 17 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-403 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
Belfast vacation scheme includes an in-person technical test by early February 2027 after the application form.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceTechnical test (in-person) by early February 2027
UK Belfast · 2027 Vacation Scheme · Assessment · Observed 17 October 2026 · Verified 17 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-403 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
The India-to-London internship is open to penultimate-year law students studying in India who graduate in 2029; applications run 1-30 June 2027 for a June-July 2028 London scheme.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcelaw students studying in India in their penultimate year, graduating in 2029
India to London, UK · India Internship / 2028 London scheme · India cross-border access eligibility · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-472 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
The three-week London placement for selected India-based students pays flights, accommodation and visa expenses; participants are considered for the Trainee Associate Programme after the scheme.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAll flight costs, accommodation and visa expenses are paid for
India to London, UK · India Internship / 2028 London scheme · Cross-border access and conversion · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-472 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
Hong Kong vacation-scheme applicants may be penultimate- or final-year law students or recent graduates; the firm seeks consistent 2:1 results and considers mitigating circumstances.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcelaw student in your penultimate or final year ... recent graduates
Hong Kong · 2027 Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme · Hong Kong academic and cohort eligibility · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-473 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
Shortlisted Hong Kong vacation-scheme candidates complete an online assessment, a Chinese translation test and a competency-based interview involving a partner, senior associate and graduate recruitment representative.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcetranslation test and a competency-based interview with a panel
Hong Kong · 2027 Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme · Chinese translation and interview panel · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-473 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
Hong Kong 2027 summer-scheme interviews are rolling; the employer says early in-person interviews will take place in the UK in November, with virtual interviews available for overseas candidates.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIn person early interviews take place in the UK in November
Hong Kong / overseas applicants · 2027 Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme · Rolling review and interview modality · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-473 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
The Singapore vacation scheme leads to consideration for a Singapore-and-England-and-Wales dual-qualification training track with Prolegis LLC; an England-and-Wales-only track is offered to graduates ineligible for Singapore Bar admission.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcedual-qualification track ... offered jointly with ... Prolegis LLC
Singapore · 2027 Singapore Vacation Scheme to training contract · Dual qualification pathway · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-474 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
Singapore vacation-scheme applicants must be legally able to live and work in Singapore; dual-qualification eligibility depends on Singapore Bar admission rules referenced to SILE.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcemust also be able to live and work legally in Singapore
Singapore · 2027 Singapore Vacation Scheme · Work authorisation and bar eligibility · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-474 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
Singapore shortlisted vacation-scheme applicants take an online assessment and then interview with a panel including a partner and senior associate; interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceonline assessment ... panel including a partner and a senior associate
Singapore · 2027 Singapore Vacation Scheme · Online assessment and rolling interviews · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-474 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
Singapore 2027 vacation-scheme applications are open until 1 January 2027 and the employer welcomes applicants eligible to start as Practice Trainees in March 2030.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceopen until 1 January 2027 ... Practice Trainees in March 2030
Singapore · 2027 Singapore Vacation Scheme · Deadline and practice-trainee timing · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-474 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
The UK first-year workshop application does not request a CV; it asks three written questions and uses a 30-40-minute situational-judgement and personality/behavioural-traits online test.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcethree written questions ... situational judgement (SJT) and personality/behavioural traits
United Kingdom / London · 2027 First-Year Workshops · First-year application questions and psychometrics · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-476 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
The London First-Year Workshops accept first-year undergraduates or second-year students on four-year courses; applications are scheduled from 1 January to 1 February 2027.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications open from 1 January - 1 February 2027
United Kingdom / London · 2027 First-Year Workshops · First-year workshop eligibility and window · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-476 (careers.hsfkramer.com) · source record
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