Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Summer Vacation Scheme
2027 cycle
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What you need to do
Complete the online application form before the deadline; applications are all reviewed after it closes.
You apply.
Where it takes place
London
“2027 London - Summer Vacation Scheme”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Dates, as the organiser states them
On 27 Sep 2026 the official page showed applications open.
Applications open: Sep 2026
“Applications for our Vacation Schemes will re-open in September 2026.”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Application deadline: 1 Dec 2026, 23:59 UK time
“Applications close on 1 December 2026 (23:59 GMT)”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Programme block option: 7 Jun 2027 to 25 Jun 2027
“Scheme 1: 7 June 2027 – 25 June 2027”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Programme block option: 5 Jul 2027 to 23 Jul 2027
“Scheme 2: 5 July 2027 - 23 July 2027”
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Who can apply
Penultimate-year and final-year students and graduates in any subject. The firm usually looks for AAB at A level or equivalent and consistent 2:1s, averaging 63% or more in each module and year.
- First-years: Only when the first year is the penultimate year of the course.
- University restrictions: not stated by the organiser
Source (opens in a new tab), read 27 Sep 2026
Pay and length
- £500 a week
- Length: 3 weeks
- A trainee buddy in each practice area
Notes
A three-week scheme in London, run twice in summer 2027, in which students spend time in two practice areas, each with a supervising lawyer, and attend talks, workshops and networking events. Students who do well are considered for the firm's trainee programme, which it fills from its vacation schemes. Every application is read only after the deadline.
Sources and last check
Checked by software on 27 Sep 2026. Confirm on the official page before you rely on it.