Solicitor Apprentice

Support the Dispute Resolution team at HSF Kramer and develop your legal expertise in resolving complex client disputes

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. Practise your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

3-4 hours

No grades

No assessments

Introductory

Welcome to the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Solicitor Apprentice Job Simulation! We are thrilled to have you here.

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we embrace a problem-solving attitude for our clients and ourselves. We use innovation and a globally coordinated approach to deliver top-tier insights and solutions, celebrating thinkers who have a firm grasp of the past and present and an eye toward the future.

During this programme, you will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of an HSF Kramer team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that a solicitor apprentice does every day. You’ll learn key skills in legal research, critical analysis, legal writing, and professional communication.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your CV and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Active Listening

Attention to Detail

Critical Analysis

Legal Documentation

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Organizational Skills

Professional Communication

Introduction from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are a solicitor apprentice in the Dispute Resolution team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
You are part of the team handling a contractual dispute for a client
The client is facing potential issues related to a breach of contract with a brand involving content usage and payment terms
As an aspiring solicitor, this role allows you to apply your legal research and analytical skills in a practical setting

Your goal

You will start by identifying and summarising key legal issues in the content usage and payment dispute
You will conduct legal research and analyse relevant cases and legal principles
You will draft a legal memo based on your research findings to support the client’s position

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are a solicitor apprentice in the Dispute Resolution team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
You are part of the team handling a contractual dispute for a client
The client is facing potential issues related to a breach of contract with a brand involving content usage and payment terms
As an aspiring solicitor, this role allows you to apply your legal research and analytical skills in a practical setting

Your goal

You will start by identifying and summarising key legal issues in the content usage and payment dispute
You will conduct legal research and analyse relevant cases and legal principles
You will draft a legal memo based on your research findings to support the client’s position

Reviews

4.7

I liked how realistic and structured the simulation was. The tasks closely reflected the type of work undertaken by solicitor apprentices, particularly in issue‑spotting, legal research, and drafting clear internal memos. The use of a client call, followed by case analysis and a written memo, helped develop both legal and commercial awareness in a practical, engaging way.

Student

I enjoyed completing HSFK program on Forage. The tasks were practical and engaging, and I learned how to apply Legal principles to Real world client scenarios. Also gives you a valuable insight into the work of solicitor apprentice, particularly legal research .drafting ,and dispute resolution. I feel much more confident in my ability to analyse cases and apply them to client problems.

Student, Cambian Scarborough School

I liked that it really gave me a detailed explanation/lesson on how to do certain tasks, it broke down the tasks into smaller more manageable tasks which didn't seem so daunting. I feel very confident in my legal writing ability having this detailed explanation, step by step guide and examples and templates

Student, University of East Anglia

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