“The interview process was challenging – it involved a business case study and an in-depth interview with two partners covering various topics. Being commercially aware is crucial for a career with Herbert Smith, so keeping abreast of issues in the financial press is invaluable when it comes to the interview. The firm looks for ambitious people with a degree of flair, who are committed and understand the business of the firm’s clients. What they are really trying to find out is whether you have the potential to perform in the real commercial world, as well as how you’ve performed in your studies”
Prasath Nathan, associate
(trainee: September 2006 - September 2008)
About the portraits
Throughout the application and interview process we are as interested in your potential as your qualifications.
At Herbert Smith we are committed to developing our reputation as one of the few international law firms consistently at the forefront of legal developments, whether through acting on landmark work, developing new services or helping shape new laws.
With that in mind we take a holistic view of all our applicants in order to take on those who can help us maintain our uncompromising standards. Whilst we welcome applications from all high-achievers, whatever your degree subject, you’ll find we place equal value on your ability to learn, take on new ideas and push back boundaries.
We recruit from a wide variety of academic institutions worldwide and will be recruiting approximately 90 trainees for March 2012 and September 2012. If you can prove you have the desire to succeed today, and the potential to build on this in the future, we look forward to welcoming you to the firm.