HFW Open Days & Insight Days
Discover more about our culture and London based career opportunities through HFW Open Days and Insight Days designed for future Trainees and Apprentices.
HFW Trainee Open Day
Gain deeper insight into our firm, with opportunities to hear from Trainees and Associates.
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HFW Trainee Insight Day
Provides an introduction to HFW, our work and the legal profession more broadly.
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HFW Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day
Provides a deeper insight into HFW, with opportunities to hear from Apprentices, Trainees and Associates.
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HFW Trainee Open Day
Our Trainee Open Day is designed for individuals considering a Vacation Scheme and Training Contract at HFW. It provides deeper insight into our firm, with opportunities to hear from Trainees and Associates about our sectors, culture and recruitment process.
You will learn more about our key sectors, take part in a Trainee Q&A panel, explore our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility initiatives, and attend a session focused on application hints and top tips. You’ll also participate in a group activity designed to develop your teamwork and communication skills, which are key skills we look for in Trainees.
Who’s the HFW Trainee Open Day for?
Undergraduates who are in the penultimate-year of their law degree, undergraduates who are in the final-year of their non-law degree, graduates and career changers.
When is the HFW Trainee Open Day?
2 December 2026
How to apply
To apply you will need to fill out a short online application form. If you are successful, you will receive an invitation to our Trainee Open Day.
HFW Trainee Insight Day
Our Trainee Insight Day is a virtual programme designed for first-year law students and penultimate-year non-law students considering a career in commercial law. It offers an introduction to HFW, our work and the legal profession more broadly.
Over the course of the day, you’ll meet our Trainees and junior Associates, learn more about our recruitment process and gain a better understanding of what it’s like to work at an international law firm.
Who’s the HFW Trainee Insight Day for?
First-year law students and penultimate-year non-law students.
When is the HFW Trainee Insight Day?
24 March 2027
How to apply
To apply you will need to fill out a short online application form. If you are successful, you will receive an invitation to the Trainee Insight Day.
HFW Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day
Our Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day is for individuals considering applying to our Solicitor Apprenticeship programme. It provides a deeper insight into HFW, with opportunities to hear from current Apprentices, Trainees and Associates about our sectors, culture and recruitment process.
During the HFW Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day, you’ll learn more about our key sectors, take part in a Solicitor Apprentice Q&A panel, learn about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility initiatives, and attend a focused session on application hints and top tips. You’ll also participate in a group activity designed to develop your teamwork and communication skills, which are key skills we look for in Solicitor Apprentices.
Who’s the HFW Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day for?
Year 13 students and gap year students.
When is the HFW Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day?
9 December 2026
How to apply
To apply you will need to fill out a short online application form. If you are successful, you will receive an invitation to the HFW Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Day.
Can’t make an HFW Open Day?
Meet the Early Careers team at careers fairs, law fairs and events throughout the year.
I was initially attracted to HFW because of its strong reputation in shipping, commodities and disputes. After meeting representatives from the firm at my university law fair and attending an HFW Open Day, I gained further insight through a two-week Vacation Scheme. Those experiences gave me a real feel for the firm and it was somewhere I could see myself building a career.
I trained at HFW between 2018 and 2020, completing seats in Commodities, Shipping, Ship Finance in Dubai and Insurance before qualifying into the London Commodities team. In 2026, I was promoted to Senior Associate, which was a moment I felt particularly proud of and a reflection of the hard work that goes into building a legal career.
Today, I specialise in international commodity trading and shipping disputes, advising clients on the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of commodities, particularly metals, precious metals and biomass. I enjoy the challenge of analysing complex issues and helping clients find practical solutions. Looking back, I’d encourage anyone considering HFW to take the opportunity to attend firm events or open days, as there’s no better way to understand the culture, people and opportunities available.
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Begin your application process by visiting our portal to apply.