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Plan your 2020 trainee journey with us now

Who are Freshfields?

We help the world’s largest corporations, financial institutions and governments overcome their most complex challenges.

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What can I achieve?

You’ll learn from the best, work internationally and get unique training and benefits.

Eight-seat training contract

Our eight-seat training contract sets you up for the work you’ll be doing as an international lawyer.

Secondment opportunities

As a Freshfields trainee, you can apply for a secondment in our global network of 28 offices (including Paris and Hong Kong).

Pro bono

We act free of charge for clients ranging from individual asylum seekers to some of the world’s biggest charities.

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Preparing for our application process

Start your application today, we've got lots of tips to get you started.

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How do I apply?

Apply for a range of opportunities available to you

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Workshops

If you haven’t yet made up your mind which firm you want to join – or even whether law is for you – a workshop offers the chance to get an inside view of Freshfields.

Vacation scheme

It’s really straightforward to apply for a vacation scheme at Freshfields. We read every application that we receive and shortlist applicants on merit alone.

Training contract

Whatever your background, if you think you can make it as an international commercial lawyer, you should apply.

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Application Journey 2020

Use the Application Journey to see what’s best for you.

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Virtual Interviews

You’ll be working with driven, focused and ambitious people from all over the world.

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Our people

Our team draws on broad industry experience and networks to create the most powerful outcomes for our clients.

Elizabeth Sangobiyi, </br>Newly-qualified Associate

You realise that everyone has their own unique story, once you get a chance to talk to the people here.

Newly-qualified Associate

Elizabeth Sangobiyi,
Newly-qualified Associate

Elizabeth Sangobiyi talks about support, high-profile work and feedback.

Kate Cooper, </br> Partner

When choosing a firm you need to think as much about the culture and work environment as well as the quality of training.

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Kate Cooper,
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Kate Cooper talks about her interview experience, teamwork and the Olympics.

George Whittingham, </br>Trainee

Diversity is genuinely valued in all senses. That includes different working styles, personalities and backgrounds.

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George Whittingham,
Trainee

George Whittingham talks about diversity, and being proactive.

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There’s always something going on at Freshfields.

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News | 14 December 2020

Freshfields advises Permira on its investment in Catawiki

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (‘Freshfields’) has advised Permira on its investment in Catawiki, Europe’s leading curated online marketplace for special objects. Founded in 2008 in...

News | 12 December 2020

Freshfields Represents AstraZeneca in $39B Acquisition of Alexion – Largest Acquisition of US Company and Largest Acquisition Financing in 2020

Freshfields is representing AstraZeneca in the $39 billion acquisition of Alexion Pharmaceuticals announced December 12. Freshfields mounted a global team to handle corporate/M&A, finance,...

News | 10 December 2020

Freshfields report explores issues that will dominate 2021 U.S. corporate board agendas during the recovery era

Board Memo 2021: A Guide to Taking on the Recovery Era provides directors of U.S. public companies with practical insight for navigating ESG considerations, the upcoming 2021 proxy season, the M&A and...

Twitter | 10 December 2020

Freshfields Enabled, our employee network, held a session on to our colleagues on #IDPD. Georgia Dawson & Lord Shinkwin, member of the House of Lords, talked about disability equality. Hundreds of Freshfields' colleagues joined the session to recognise this importance of IDPD. https://t.co/ZBjp82SZGR