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HFW
HFW is a global sector-focused law firm with more than 700 lawyers across 22 offices. Its six core sectors are aerospace, commodities, construction, energy, insurance and reinsurance, and shipping.
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Student opportunities
Opportunities
Vacation schemes, training contracts, apprenticeships, insight programmes, work experience and other application routes.
United Kingdom - Summer Vacation Scheme
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Application timing: Applications open in October 2026; the exact opening and closing dates have not yet been published.
- Programme dates: Spring or summer scheme; exact dates are controlled by the live application.
- Duration: 1 or 2 weeks depending on the live scheme
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open in October 2026; the exact opening and closing dates have not yet been published.
- Programme: Spring or summer scheme; exact dates are controlled by the live application.
- Who can apply: Penultimate-year law, final-year law and non-law students and graduates
- Eligibility: final year law: true final year non law: true graduates: true penultimate year law: true
- Academic requirements: Open to penultimate-year law students, final-year law and non-law students and graduates. HFW seeks strong academics and analytical skills, enthusiasm and a passion for law and commerce.
- Application process: Application form Virtual assessment centre Scheme offer Vacation Scheme Partner interview Training Contract decision Online application Virtual assessment centre Written exercise Commercial group exercise Watson Glaser test Associate interview Vacation Scheme Final Partner interview
- Assessments: Written client-advice exercise Commercial group exercise Watson Glaser Associate interview One-hour negotiation exercise Short commercial research project Final Partner interview
- Progression: Potential London Training Contract offer.
- Funding: No exact payment or expenses figure is published on the standing page. exact scheme pay published: false
- Expenses: Not published.
- Travel support: Not published.
- Accommodation support: Not published.
- Right to work: Applicants must have permission to participate in the UK scheme.
- Disability support: Adjustments and alternative formats may be requested.
United Kingdom - Insight days
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Programme dates: Event or programme dates are published per opportunity.
- Duration: Event specific
- Status: variable
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Event or programme dates are published per opportunity.
- Who can apply: School and university students; event-specific eligibility
- Eligibility: route: London Insight Days social mobility focus: false
- Academic requirements: Programme-specific eligibility applies.
- Application process: Application or registration Selection Participation Review the official HFW early-careers page Apply through the relevant live opportunity Eligibility or capacity review Attend or complete the programme
- Assessments: No general employment assessment is published for this route.
- Progression: Supports future early-careers applications.
- Funding: Financial support is not published on the standing page. exact financial support published: false
- Right to work: The live opportunity controls any right-to-work requirement.
- Disability support: Alternative formats and adjustments may be requested.
Australia - Melbourne summer clerkship
Type: Clerkship
Location: Australia: Melbourne
- Applications open: 2026-07-06
- Closing date: 2026-08-09
- Programme dates: 23 November–18 December 2026
- Duration: 23 November–18 December 2026
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-07-06; Close 2026-08-09
- Programme: 23 November–18 December 2026
- Who can apply: Eligible Australian law students
- Eligibility: local eligibility required: true office: Melbourne
- Academic requirements: Australian clerkship or graduate eligibility and local admission requirements apply.
- Application process: Application Assessment or interview Offer Online application Selection and interview Offer
- Assessments: Application review Interview or office-specific assessment
- Progression: Potential graduate-programme progression.
- Funding: No exact salary is published on the standing page. exact amount published: false paid role: true
- Right to work: Australian right-to-work, clerkship and admission requirements apply.
- Disability support: Adjustments may be requested from the Australian recruitment team.
Hong Kong - Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong
- Closing date: 2026-02-28
- Programme dates: 15–26 June 2026
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Close 2026-02-28
- Programme: 15–26 June 2026
- Programme: 29 June–10 July 2026
- Programme: 1–12 June 2026
- Who can apply: Eligible students including first-year JD students
- Eligibility: first year jd students may apply: true mandarin desirable not essential: true
- Academic requirements: Strong academics and analytical skills, enthusiasm and a passion for law and commerce. Mandarin is desirable but not essential.
- Application process: Document application Screening Interview Offer CV Covering letter University transcript HKDSE or IB certificate Supporting documents Screening and shortlist Interview
- Assessments: Application review Interview Vacation Scheme performance where applicable
- Progression: Guaranteed interview for the Hong Kong Training Contract.
- Funding: No exact scheme payment is published. guaranteed training contract interview: true
- Right to work: Hong Kong visa, right-to-work and professional training requirements apply.
- Disability support: Adjustments may be requested.
Australia - Sydney clerkship
Type: Clerkship
Location: Australia: Sydney
- Applications open: 2026-06-10
- Closing date: 2026-07-12
- Programme dates: 23 November 2026–5 February 2027
- Duration: 23 November 2026–5 February 2027
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-06-10; Close 2026-07-12
- Programme: 23 November 2026–5 February 2027
- Who can apply: Eligible Australian law students
- Eligibility: local eligibility required: true office: Sydney
- Academic requirements: Australian clerkship or graduate eligibility and local admission requirements apply.
- Application process: Application Assessment or interview Offer Online application Selection and interview Offer
- Assessments: Application review Interview or office-specific assessment
- Progression: Potential graduate-programme progression.
- Funding: No exact salary is published on the standing page. exact amount published: false paid role: true
- Right to work: Australian right-to-work, clerkship and admission requirements apply.
- Disability support: Adjustments may be requested from the Australian recruitment team.
Australia - Australian Graduate Programme
Type: Graduate Programme
Location: Australia: Sydney
- Programme dates: Twelve-month rotational programme; exact start date is vacancy specific.
- Duration: 12 months
- Status: variable
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Twelve-month rotational programme; exact start date is vacancy specific.
- Who can apply: Law graduates meeting local admission requirements
- Eligibility: local eligibility required: true office: Sydney
- Academic requirements: Australian clerkship or graduate eligibility and local admission requirements apply.
- Application process: Application Assessment or interview Offer Online application Selection and interview Offer
- Assessments: Application review Interview or office-specific assessment
- Progression: Graduate development and potential continuing role.
- Funding: No exact salary is published on the standing page. exact amount published: false paid role: true
- Right to work: Australian right-to-work, clerkship and admission requirements apply.
- Disability support: Adjustments may be requested from the Australian recruitment team.
United Kingdom - Training Contract
Type: Training Contract
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Programme dates: March and September intakes; exact intake year depends on the live application.
- Duration: 2 years
- Places: Around 18 trainees each year
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: March and September intakes; exact intake year depends on the live application.
- Who can apply: Eligible university students and graduates
- Eligibility: applications reviewed rolling: true direct training contract route: true extenuating circumstances considered: true vacation scheme route: true
- Academic requirements: Strong academics, analytical ability, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in commercial law and HFW’s sectors. Extenuating circumstances are considered.
- Application process: Application form Virtual assessment centre Associate interview within assessment centre Final Partner interview Offer Detailed online application Virtual assessment centre lasting about seven hours Written client-advice exercise Commercial group exercise Watson Glaser test Interview with one or two Associates Final interview with two London Partners
- Assessments: Short commercial application question Written advice exercise Commercial group discussion Watson Glaser critical-thinking test Competency and commercial interview with Associates Commercial, analytical, ethical and problem-solving Partner interview
- Progression: Qualification as a solicitor and potential associate role.
- Funding: Future trainees complete SQE1 and SQE2 at the University of Law. HFW currently provides a £17,500 annual maintenance grant paid monthly, with an option to request part as an initial lump sum. annual maintenance grant: 17500 initial lump sum request possible: true maintenance paid monthly: true provider: University of Law sqe part 1 and 2 funded: true starting trainee salary: 52000
- Expenses: No general application-expenses policy is published.
- Travel support: International secondment support is arrangement specific.
- Accommodation support: International secondment accommodation support is arrangement specific.
- Right to work: UK right-to-work requirements apply. Sponsorship must be checked in the live application.
- Disability support: Adjustments and alternative formats may be requested.
France - Paris stage
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Programme dates: January–June intake
- Duration: 6 months
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: January–June intake
- Programme: July–December intake
- Who can apply: Master 2 or EFB students at French universities
- Eligibility: route: Paris Stagiaire — January to June
- Academic requirements: Master 2 or EFB student studying international private law and/or business law at a French university. Good written and spoken English is compulsory; an LLM is preferred.
- Application process: Application or request Review Offer or support arrangement Prepare application Email recrutement@hfw.com Interview or selection Offer
- Assessments: Vacancy-specific assessment or support review
- Progression: Progression to a Training Contract, qualification, graduate role or later application where applicable.
- Funding: No exact funding figure is published. exact amount published: false
- Right to work: French internship, university and right-to-work requirements apply.
- Disability support: Adjustments may be requested.
Australia - Australian Graduate Programme
Type: Graduate Programme
Location: Australia: Melbourne
- Programme dates: Twelve-month rotational programme; exact start date is vacancy specific.
- Duration: 12 months
- Status: variable
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Twelve-month rotational programme; exact start date is vacancy specific.
- Who can apply: Law graduates meeting local admission requirements
- Eligibility: local eligibility required: true office: Melbourne
- Academic requirements: Australian clerkship or graduate eligibility and local admission requirements apply.
- Application process: Application Assessment or interview Offer Online application Selection and interview Offer
- Assessments: Application review Interview or office-specific assessment
- Progression: Graduate development and potential continuing role.
- Funding: No exact salary is published on the standing page. exact amount published: false paid role: true
- Right to work: Australian right-to-work, clerkship and admission requirements apply.
- Disability support: Adjustments may be requested from the Australian recruitment team.
Australia - Australian Graduate Programme
Type: Graduate Programme
Location: Australia: Perth
- Programme dates: Twelve-month rotational programme; exact start date is vacancy specific.
- Duration: 12 months
- Status: variable
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Twelve-month rotational programme; exact start date is vacancy specific.
- Who can apply: Law graduates meeting local admission requirements
- Eligibility: local eligibility required: true office: Perth
- Academic requirements: Australian clerkship or graduate eligibility and local admission requirements apply.
- Application process: Application Assessment or interview Offer Online application Selection and interview Offer
- Assessments: Application review Interview or office-specific assessment
- Progression: Graduate development and potential continuing role.
- Funding: No exact salary is published on the standing page. exact amount published: false paid role: true
- Right to work: Australian right-to-work, clerkship and admission requirements apply.
- Disability support: Adjustments may be requested from the Australian recruitment team.
United Kingdom - Open days
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Programme dates: Event or programme dates are published per opportunity.
- Duration: Event specific
- Status: variable
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Event or programme dates are published per opportunity.
- Who can apply: Prospective applicants; event-specific eligibility
- Eligibility: route: London Open Days social mobility focus: false
- Academic requirements: Programme-specific eligibility applies.
- Application process: Application or registration Selection Participation Review the official HFW early-careers page Apply through the relevant live opportunity Eligibility or capacity review Attend or complete the programme
- Assessments: No general employment assessment is published for this route.
- Progression: Supports future early-careers applications.
- Funding: Financial support is not published on the standing page. exact financial support published: false
- Right to work: The live opportunity controls any right-to-work requirement.
- Disability support: Alternative formats and adjustments may be requested.
Hong Kong - Hong Kong Training Contract
Type: Training Contract
Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong
- Programme dates: Commences in 2028; exact start date not published.
- Duration: 2 years
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Commences in 2028; exact start date not published.
- Who can apply: Students meeting Hong Kong trainee-solicitor requirements
- Eligibility: first year jd students may apply: true mandarin desirable not essential: true
- Academic requirements: Strong academics and analytical skills, enthusiasm and a passion for law and commerce. Mandarin is desirable but not essential.
- Application process: Document application Screening Interview Offer CV Covering letter University transcript HKDSE or IB certificate Supporting documents Screening and shortlist Interview
- Assessments: Application review Interview Vacation Scheme performance where applicable
- Progression: Qualification as a Hong Kong solicitor.
- Funding: HFW contributes towards PCLL studies. competitive salary: true pcll contribution: true
- Right to work: Hong Kong visa, right-to-work and professional training requirements apply.
- Disability support: Adjustments may be requested.
Hong Kong - Hong Kong Winter Vacation Scheme
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong
- Application timing: Applications are closed; the next exact Hong Kong winter-scheme dates have not yet been published.
- Programme dates: 5–16 January 2026
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications are closed; the next exact Hong Kong winter-scheme dates have not yet been published.
- Programme: 5–16 January 2026
- Who can apply: Eligible students including first-year JD students
- Eligibility: first year jd students may apply: true mandarin desirable not essential: true
- Academic requirements: Strong academics and analytical skills, enthusiasm and a passion for law and commerce. Mandarin is desirable but not essential.
- Application process: Document application Screening Interview Offer CV Covering letter University transcript HKDSE or IB certificate Supporting documents Screening and shortlist Interview
- Assessments: Application review Interview Vacation Scheme performance where applicable
- Progression: Guaranteed interview for the Hong Kong Training Contract.
- Funding: No exact scheme payment is published. guaranteed training contract interview: true
- Right to work: Hong Kong visa, right-to-work and professional training requirements apply.
- Disability support: Adjustments may be requested.
United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeship
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Programme dates: August or September start; six-year programme.
- Duration: 6 years
- Places: 2 apprentices each year
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: August or September start; six-year programme.
- Who can apply: Year 13 school leavers meeting the published academic requirements
- Eligibility: a level requirement: BBB or 120 UCAS points ib requirement: 32 points minimum gcses: 7 including Maths and English at C/4 or above mitigating circumstances considered: true second year undergraduate not eligible: true year 13: true
- Academic requirements: Year 13 student due to complete A Levels by the summer of the start year; seven GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C/4 or above; BBB or 120 UCAS points, 32 IB points or equivalent. Applications are considered holistically and mitigating circumstances are considered. Applicants who have commenced the second year of an undergraduate degree are not eligible.
- Application process: Application form Virtual assessment centre HR interview Associate interview Offer Online application Half-day virtual assessment centre Written values-based exercise Group exercise Watson Glaser Competency-based HR interview Final interview with two Associates or Senior Associates
- Assessments: Written exercise Group decision exercise Watson Glaser Competency-based HR interview Commercial and motivation questions at final Associate interview
- Progression: Qualification as a solicitor.
- Funding: HFW funds the University of Law LLB and SQE route while the apprentice is employed. llb funded: true provider: University of Law sqe part 1 and 2 funded: true starting salary: 27000
- Right to work: UK right-to-work and apprenticeship-funding eligibility apply.
- Disability support: Alternative formats and recruitment adjustments may be requested.
Australia - Melbourne winter clerkship
Type: Clerkship
Location: Australia: Melbourne
- Applications open: 2026-07-06
- Closing date: 2026-08-09
- Programme dates: 28 June–23 July 2027
- Duration: 28 June–23 July 2027
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-07-06; Close 2026-08-09
- Programme: 28 June–23 July 2027
- Who can apply: Eligible Australian law students
- Eligibility: local eligibility required: true office: Melbourne
- Academic requirements: Australian clerkship or graduate eligibility and local admission requirements apply.
- Application process: Application Assessment or interview Offer Online application Selection and interview Offer
- Assessments: Application review Interview or office-specific assessment
- Progression: Potential graduate-programme progression.
- Funding: No exact salary is published on the standing page. exact amount published: false paid role: true
- Right to work: Australian right-to-work, clerkship and admission requirements apply.
- Disability support: Adjustments may be requested from the Australian recruitment team.
United Kingdom - PRIME work experience commitment
Type: Work Experience
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Programme dates: Event or programme dates are published per opportunity.
- Duration: Programme specific
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Event or programme dates are published per opportunity.
- Who can apply: School-age students from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Eligibility: route: PRIME Work Experience Commitment social mobility focus: true
- Academic requirements: Programme-specific eligibility applies.
- Application process: Application or registration Selection Participation Review the official HFW early-careers page Apply through the relevant live opportunity Eligibility or capacity review Attend or complete the programme
- Assessments: No general employment assessment is published for this route.
- Progression: Supports future early-careers applications.
- Funding: Financial support is not published on the standing page. exact financial support published: false
- Right to work: The live opportunity controls any right-to-work requirement.
- Disability support: Alternative formats and adjustments may be requested.
Australia - Perth winter clerkship
Type: Clerkship
Location: Australia: Perth
- Applications open: 2026-06-22
- Closing date: 2026-07-26
- Programme dates: 29 June–16 July 2027
- Duration: 29 June–16 July 2027
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-06-22; Close 2026-07-26
- Programme: 29 June–16 July 2027
- Who can apply: Eligible Australian law students
- Eligibility: local eligibility required: true office: Perth
- Academic requirements: Australian clerkship or graduate eligibility and local admission requirements apply.
- Application process: Application Assessment or interview Offer Online application Selection and interview Offer
- Assessments: Application review Interview or office-specific assessment
- Progression: Potential graduate-programme progression.
- Funding: No exact salary is published on the standing page. exact amount published: false paid role: true
- Right to work: Australian right-to-work, clerkship and admission requirements apply.
- Disability support: Adjustments may be requested from the Australian recruitment team.
United Kingdom - Spring Vacation Scheme
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Application timing: Applications open in October 2026; the exact opening and closing dates have not yet been published.
- Programme dates: Spring or summer scheme; exact dates are controlled by the live application.
- Duration: 1 or 2 weeks depending on the live scheme
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open in October 2026; the exact opening and closing dates have not yet been published.
- Programme: Spring or summer scheme; exact dates are controlled by the live application.
- Who can apply: Penultimate-year law, final-year law and non-law students and graduates
- Eligibility: final year law: true final year non law: true graduates: true penultimate year law: true
- Academic requirements: Open to penultimate-year law students, final-year law and non-law students and graduates. HFW seeks strong academics and analytical skills, enthusiasm and a passion for law and commerce.
- Application process: Application form Virtual assessment centre Scheme offer Vacation Scheme Partner interview Training Contract decision Online application Virtual assessment centre Written exercise Commercial group exercise Watson Glaser test Associate interview Vacation Scheme Final Partner interview
- Assessments: Written client-advice exercise Commercial group exercise Watson Glaser Associate interview One-hour negotiation exercise Short commercial research project Final Partner interview
- Progression: Potential London Training Contract offer.
- Funding: No exact payment or expenses figure is published on the standing page. exact scheme pay published: false
- Expenses: Not published.
- Travel support: Not published.
- Accommodation support: Not published.
- Right to work: Applicants must have permission to participate in the UK scheme.
- Disability support: Adjustments and alternative formats may be requested.
Australia - Perth summer clerkship
Type: Clerkship
Location: Australia: Perth
- Applications open: 2026-06-22
- Closing date: 2026-07-26
- Programme dates: 23 November–11 December 2026
- Duration: 23 November–11 December 2026
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-06-22; Close 2026-07-26
- Programme: 23 November–11 December 2026
- Who can apply: Eligible Australian law students
- Eligibility: local eligibility required: true office: Perth
- Academic requirements: Australian clerkship or graduate eligibility and local admission requirements apply.
- Application process: Application Assessment or interview Offer Online application Selection and interview Offer
- Assessments: Application review Interview or office-specific assessment
- Progression: Potential graduate-programme progression.
- Funding: No exact salary is published on the standing page. exact amount published: false paid role: true
- Right to work: Australian right-to-work, clerkship and admission requirements apply.
- Disability support: Adjustments may be requested from the Australian recruitment team.
United Kingdom - Work experience programmes
Type: Work Experience
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Programme dates: Event or programme dates are published per opportunity.
- Duration: Programme specific
- Status: variable
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Event or programme dates are published per opportunity.
- Who can apply: School or university students; programme-specific eligibility
- Eligibility: route: London Work Experience Programmes social mobility focus: false
- Academic requirements: Programme-specific eligibility applies.
- Application process: Application or registration Selection Participation Review the official HFW early-careers page Apply through the relevant live opportunity Eligibility or capacity review Attend or complete the programme
- Assessments: No general employment assessment is published for this route.
- Progression: Supports future early-careers applications.
- Funding: Financial support is not published on the standing page. exact financial support published: false
- Right to work: The live opportunity controls any right-to-work requirement.
- Disability support: Alternative formats and adjustments may be requested.
United Kingdom support
UK Visa and Funding
UK qualification funding, maintenance support and published visa-sponsorship or right-to-work information for joining the firm in the United Kingdom.
UK visa sponsorship and right to work
Not confirmed on the firm's official careers site this pass.
View official source for UK visa sponsorship and right to work (opens in new tab)
SQE funding and maintenance
SQE1 and SQE2 at the University of Law with a current £17,500 annual maintenance grant.
View official source for SQE funding and maintenance (opens in new tab)
Areas of work
Practice areas
The legal services and capabilities listed by the firm.
Dispute Resolution
Official HFW practice area.
Corporate
Official HFW practice area.
Finance
Official HFW practice area.
Commercial Contracts
Official HFW practice area.
Antitrust and Competition
Official HFW practice area.
Data Protection
Official HFW practice area.
Employment
Official HFW practice area.
Fraud, Insolvency and Asset Recovery
Official HFW practice area.
Projects
Official HFW practice area.
Regulatory
Official HFW practice area.
Sanctions
Official HFW practice area.
White Collar Defence and Investigations
Official HFW practice area.
Offices
Locations
Office locations and the student opportunities available in each location where confirmed.
United Kingdom, London
Office
Official HFW London location
View United Kingdom, London official page (opens in new tab)
Australia, Brisbane
Office
Official HFW Brisbane location
Australia, Melbourne
Office
Official HFW Melbourne location
Australia, Perth
Office
Official HFW Perth location
Australia, Sydney
Office
Official HFW Sydney location
Belgium, Brussels
Office
Official HFW Brussels location
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
Cooperation office
Official HFW Rio de Janeiro (CAR) location
View Brazil, Rio de Janeiro official page (opens in new tab)
Brazil, São Paulo
Cooperation office
Official HFW São Paulo (CAR) location
British Virgin Islands, Road Town
Office
Official HFW British Virgin Islands location
View British Virgin Islands, Road Town official page (opens in new tab)
China, Shanghai
Office
Official HFW Shanghai location
China, Shenzhen
Office
Official HFW Shenzhen location
France, Paris
Office
Official HFW Paris location
Greece, Piraeus
Office
Official HFW Piraeus location
Hong Kong
Office
Official HFW Hong Kong location
Kuwait, Kuwait City
Office
Official HFW Kuwait location
Monaco
Office
Official HFW Monaco location
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Office
Official HFW Riyadh location
Singapore
Office
Official HFW Singapore location
Switzerland, Geneva
Office
Official HFW Geneva location
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Office
Official HFW Abu Dhabi location
View United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi official page (opens in new tab)
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Office
Official HFW Dubai location
View United Arab Emirates, Dubai official page (opens in new tab)
United States, Houston
Office
Official HFW Houston location
View United States, Houston official page (opens in new tab)
Career paths
Roles
Early-career routes, legal careers, knowledge and innovation roles, legal support and specialist leadership titles.
Trainee Solicitor
Two-year training contract
Access and inclusion
EDI
Recruitment adjustments, disability support, disability-specific programmes, mentoring, networks, partnerships and wider inclusion work.
Recruitment adjustments
Alternative formats and individual recruitment adjustments may be requested.
View official source for Recruitment adjustments (opens in new tab)
Contextual recruitment
Rare contextual recruitment and mitigating-circumstances consideration support fairer review.
View official source for Contextual recruitment (opens in new tab)
PRIME work-experience commitment
PRIME supports access to work experience for school-age students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
View official source for PRIME work-experience commitment (opens in new tab)
Disability-specific programme audit
No current disability-specific internship, scholarship or student recruitment programme was identified on the official HFW early-careers pages reviewed.
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Community and legal access
Pro bono
The firm’s published pro bono work, community projects, access-to-justice programmes and official partnerships.
Firm research
Firm highlights
Published awards, sectors, notable work, clients and other information that helps students understand the firm.
Official firm platforms
Links & Socials
Verified official websites, careers and application platforms, office directories and social-media accounts.
Main website
Official HFW page.
Careers
Official HFW page.
Early Careers
Official HFW page.
London Early Careers
Official HFW page.
London Training Contract
Official HFW page.
London Vacation Schemes
Official HFW page.
Solicitor Apprenticeship
Official HFW page.
Recruitment Process
Official HFW page.
What We Offer
Official HFW page.
Why Join HFW
Official HFW page.
Early Careers Contact
Official HFW page.
Hong Kong Early Careers
Official HFW page.
Australia Early Careers
Official HFW page.
France Early Careers
Official HFW page.
Application Portal
Official HFW page.
Locations
Official HFW page.
Our Story
Official HFW page.
Legal Careers
Official HFW page.
Life at HFW
Official HFW page.
Accessibility
Official HFW page.