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“One of the major attractions for applying to Herbert Smith was that I knew I would be learning from lawyers who are leaders in their field and I would get the opportunity to work on cutting-edge deals”

Salary and benefits

We offer our trainees a competitive remuneration package.


As a future joiner, we will provide you with the following

  • examination fees for the Postgraduate Certificate in Law (PCLL) conversion exam for those who graduated overseas
  • course fees for the PCLL course
  • a maintenance grant for the duration of the PCLL course


Current trainees receive a highly competitive salary package and a range of other benefits that include:

  • 22 days holiday (rising to 27 after qualification)
  • medical insurance
  • subsidised dental insurance
  • membership to the Mandatory Provident Fund
  • life assurance