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What makes Herbert Smith Freehills stand out? We know from our own experience that it can be difficult to see what exactly differentiates the world’s leading law firms from each other, and yet that question is one of those most frequently asked in interviews. To help you make an informed decision when applying for workshops, vacation schemes or training contracts, we have compiled a summary of what we think makes Herbert Smith Freehills unique among its competitors. International reputation, global opportunities With 2,800 lawyers, 470 partners and 24 offices, Herbert Smith Freehills is the eighth largest law firm in the world. Thanks to its global presence, the firm can offer a wide range of international opportunities to anyone who is interested in working abroad. In addition, Herbert Smith Freehills advises many of the world’s biggest and most ambitious organisations. The benefits of this combination can be seen most clearly by the fact that each year about 80% of the firm’s trainees go on an international or a client secondment. As the firm is continuously expanding, new international opportunities are created every year. In recent months, Herbert Smith Freehills saw office openings in New York, Berlin, Frankfurt and Seoul. Breadth of expertise While Herbert Smith Freehills is particularly well-known for its outstanding work in the dispute resolution as well as in the corporate sector, the firm’s practice areas cover all types of commercial law. Whether you want to specialise in compliance, environment or real estate law or do something entirely different, thanks to the firm’s high number of practice areas you can be sure that you will find what suits you best. World-class training In order to prepare its trainees for the challenging life as a top commercial lawyer, Herbert Smith Freehills invests heavily in teaching them the skills and know-how needed to excel in the legal profession. Every trainee rotates through four six-month seats in different practice areas. Trainees share a room with a senior associate or partner, ensuring that you always have the chance to ask questions and learn directly from your supervisor. Furthermore, the firm provides a two-week induction to the firm, individual inductions to each seat as well as a two-day development centre. Moreover, at Herbert Smith Freehills you do not need to state all seat preferences upfront. Instead, you can make up your mind as you learn more about the different practice areas and choose your seats accordingly. Pro bono work The firm also offers various opportunities to engage in non-commercial activities. In 2012, lawyers at the Herbert Smith Freehills office in London spent more than 14,000 hours in pro bono work, the equivalent of £3,000,000 worth in fees. The activities in this area are very diverse and range from local work in a legal advice centre or in a London school to providing legal counsel in Caribbean death row cases. Pro bono work is available at any stage of your career – even during your training.
Posted on: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 19:52:24 +0000

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