Training Contract — September 2027 Intake

Training Contract — Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, City of London

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is accepting applications for its September 2027 Training Contract intake at 100 Bishopsgate in the City of London. A training contract at Freshfields is widely recognised as one of the most sought-after in the UK legal profession.

Over two years, trainees complete four six-month seats, with the opportunity to gain experience in corporate M&A, finance, disputes, antitrust, and specialist areas. Freshfields is committed to developing the next generation of leading commercial lawyers through exceptional training, mentoring, and early responsibility on complex matters.

Training Contract Details

• Duration: 2-year Training Contract (4 x 6-month seats)
• Start date: September 2027 intake
• Location: 100 Bishopsgate, City of London
• International secondments: Available in New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and other offices
• Qualification: High retention rate with multiple practice area options

Eligibility: Open to final-year LLB/GDL students or graduates completing the SQE. Non-law graduates with strong academic credentials are encouraged to apply.

• Rotate through four seats across the firm's principal practice areas
• Contribute to high-profile M&A, finance, disputes, and antitrust matters
• Draft transactional documents, legal research memoranda, and client correspondence
• Attend court hearings, closings, and client meetings with supervision
• Participate in comprehensive training programmes and professional development workshops
• Build a foundation for long-term career development at one of the world's leading firms

• On track for or hold a minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline
• Completion of or enrolment in the SQE, LPC, or equivalent pathway to qualification
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrable interest in international commercial law
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Commercial awareness and engagement with current business and legal developments
• Right to work in the United Kingdom