Early careers
Our opportunities
At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. This means we invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And as part of the team, you share responsibility for delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too.
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Learning and development
We invest in your growth. Our training is tailored, structured, focused on your long-term success and designed to provide a rounded and meaningful experience. You’ll be equipped to not only become an excellent lawyer but to also discover what sort of lawyer you want to be.
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What diversity and inclusion mean to us
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values — Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
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Awards

We’re proud to be recognised as leaders in the legal industry. 
46 Band 1 Global Rankings Chambers and Partners
#2 Law grad employer
2026 Prosple
#3 Top Graduate Program (Large intakes) 2026  AAGE
#4 Top Intern Program (Large intakes) 2024 AAGE

Hear from our people

We’re renowned for our culture. We balance being human, bold and outstanding and you’ll find these are more than our values: a lived experience.
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“The firm invested in my development from the outset. I worked on interesting matters, received valuable feedback, and experienced a culture that was both professional and personable”
Madison Goldsmith, Summer 2025
“From the outset, I was trusted to contribute meaningfully while being supported by exceptionally experienced practitioners. The balance between responsibility and guidance gave me real confidence in my development as a future lawyer.”
Connor O'Sullivan, Summer 2025
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“There’s no better place to engage with exciting and challenging legal issues. To be at the forefront of the market, while surrounded by supportive and caring mentors, is truly special.”
Joell Blackall, 2025 Graduate
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“From the application stage throughout my clerkship, I felt genuinely supported. The culture is warm and inclusive, and I was grateful to learn through meaningful, hands-on work alongside supportive lawyers.”
Elle Park, 2026 Graduate
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