Your Early Careers Journey
Discover our Training Contracts, Vacation Schemes, Solicitor Apprenticeships, Work Experience programmes, HFW Open Days and Insight Days, all designed to help you kickstart a global legal career. There’s something for you at every stage of your journey.
Training Contract
Completing a Training Contract at HFW opens the door to becoming a global lawyer, engaging in matters with international scope.
Vacation Schemes
Offering Spring and Summer Vacation Schemes each year, new graduates are given the opportunity to work and experience our culture first hand.
Solicitor Apprenticeship
Programme designed in collaboration with the University of Law providing trainee solicitors the opportunity to meet a wide range of people and build their legal networks.
Work Experience & Scholarships
Work experience, scholarships and insight events designed to help widen participation in the legal profession.
Open Days & Insight Days
Discover more about our culture and career opportunities through HFW Open Days and Insight Days designed for future Trainees and Apprentices.
Events
Meet our team at law fairs, recruitment events and Early Careers events across the UK throughout the year.
A global legal experience
Joining HFW offers the opportunity to launch your legal career on a global scale, gaining exposure to cross-border casework and collaborating with teams in multiple jurisdictions. Trainees and Solicitor Apprentices will typically complete at least one international secondment as part of their Training Contract or Solicitor Apprenticeship.