NQ Salary
~£150,000
TC Salary
~£56,000 / £61,000 (year 1 / year 2)
Annual Intake
c.80–90 per year (London)
Seats
8 seats
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The pre-eminent Magic Circle firm for disputes and antitrust, alongside elite M&A. Freshfields is particularly dominant in European competition law and high-stakes international arbitration, and has been aggressively expanding its US footprint.
Culture & Values
Meritocratic and intellectually rigorous, with a strong emphasis on analytical thinking. The firm has invested heavily in its New York expansion and tech-focused practice. Trainees are praised for receiving early responsibility and being treated as genuine contributors to matters from the outset.
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Method
“Two-stage: a bespoke "Law Online Test" (SHL) completed first — only those who pass have applications reviewed. Then Watson Glaser (30 mins timed). Stage: after application form.”
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