Law students

At HSF Kramer, we align your growth with our ambition. This means you’ll find distinctive combinations of experiences that only exist here – You’ll get tailored and structured training that focuses on your long-term success so you’ll become equipped to discover and become d the kind of lawyer you want to be. 
Who we are

About HSF Kramer worldwide

We are a global legal powerhouse – where our clients need us. Whether that’s working alongside them on their most complex and strategic matters, or on the ground in every major market and key sector across the world. We are at the cutting-edge of AI and data, and across the trends shaping what lies ahead – investing in our people so we can continue to deliver the absolute best for our clients.

About HSF Kramer in the US

HSF Kramer US is a growth engine for the firm and a large part of our global ambition. As the largest economy and legal services market in the world, the US is a crucial part of the firm’s global stature. 

We have offices in New York, Washington, DC and Silicon Valley, representing major US hubs of finance, regulatory and government, and technology and innovation. 
The opportunity
We work with significant clients on significant matters throughout the US and internationally. You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in these from early on in your career and to connect with colleagues from across the globe. To excel, you’ll need to be a self-starter. You’ll be challenged and you’ll be supported to succeed throughout your career
Learning and development
We are invested in your development and will help you grow through formal training and via pro bono work. As well as day-to-day learning from leading legal minds, we ensure you’re always supported and given the tools to take control of your learning and development. Every summer associate is given hands-on work, and participates in active matters — going to court, writing memoranda, sitting in on client meetings and generally doing what a first-year associate does.
You’ll get involved in mock negotiations and simulation programs. We’ll share what it takes to succeed as a summer associate; provide an overview of our practice areas, train you on legal ethics, and more. 
What inclusion means to us
Inclusion and wellbeing are key to how we maintain and grow excellence – recruiting and supporting the best talent to thrive in the ever-changing roles of a future-facing firm – whoever that is, and wherever talent comes from. We’re committed to:

  1. Fair and inclusive people practices that aims to remove barriers to make inclusion, wellbeing and accessibility part of our everyday decisions.
  2. Global inclusion and innovation which is about having shared standards across office, practice or country boundaries.
  3. Client and community which involves using our influence to strengthen our clients, support communities and widen access to the legal profession.

What our 2026 summer associates had to say

The quality of assignments It had a range of different things, from shadowing opportunities to doing substantive research. I enjoyed works that allowed me to get a taste of life as a junior associate and connect with attorneys.
The training
It was incredible. I learned a lot and felt that my training was a priority for the firm.
Mentorship
My mentors were amazing...I was clearly a priority to them and they gave excellent, candid, and insightful advice.
The firm’s culture
I cannot imagine a better culture within Big Law. HSF Kramer manages to balance the expectation for excellence and success with the understanding that your colleagues are people who need to be treated with respect and dignity.
The experience overall
It was better than I could have imagined. I really enjoyed meeting all of the people at the firm.

Accolades

As a global legal powerhouse where the US is the engine for growth for the firm as a whole, we’re very proud of our accolades.
HSF Kramer won US Impact Law Firm of the Year at the American Lawyer 2025 Industry Awards
HSF Kramer is ranked fourth in the annual American Lawyer 2025 survey of summer associates
Vault’s 2026 rankings named HSF Kramer 17th in Best Law Firms for Real Estate Law
The 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation named 23 HSF Kramer partners to its annual list of litigation stars, future stars and top 100 trial lawyers
Chambers USA 2026 recognized HSF Kramer and 50 of its US lawyers for excellence across 25 practice areas
HSF Kramer’s Real Estate Group won the distinguished Law Firm of the Year Award at the Commercial Observer’s 2024 Breakthrough Awards
For four consecutive years, HSF Kramer has won Esoteric ABS Law Firm of the Year from GlobalCapital. Additionally, the group was recognized as part of the deal team for Esoteric ABS Deal of the Year and ESG Deal of the Year at the 2024, 2025 and 2026 GlobalCapital US Securitization awards
Legal 500 US 2026 recognized the firm and 25 of its attorneys for excellence across 21 practice areas

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