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Herbert Smith Freehills

4.4
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Career Prospects at Herbert Smith Freehills

8.4
8.4 rating for Career Prospects, based on 15 reviews
Please tell us about promotion possibilities and fill us in on what it takes to move up the ranks.
I am a bit unsure on this so far. The firm provides great guidance documents setting out the types of competencies we need to be demonstrating at each stage. I think it would be good to have a more practical sense of what these competencies look like and whether there are any paths to expedite the process. My understanding is that SA generally takes about 5 years, while partner takes about 12 years. In saying that, there now seems to be the additional step of special counsel or executive counsel. My overall impression is that if you are enthusiastic and hardworking, this will be reflected in terms of career progression.
Other (Please specify) - Solicitor. Finished the graduate program about a month ago., Sydney
Standard top tier rank structure. 5 years minimum to Senior Associate level. 10+ Years to Partner level.
Graduate, Perth
I am unsure of this process.
Graduate, Perth
There are not many opportunities at my level, since I am a rotation graduate, but once we have settled, there is a yearly review to increase salary and consider if there are openings and if you would fit. It takes dedication to move up the ranks, show that one is willing to promote the firm and the firm will promote you.
Graduate, Perth
There are so many opportunities
Graduate, Perth
Not quite as transparent - you can become a Senior Associate after 5 years (from my understanding). We have a framework of skills and capabilities which we can aim for in each stage of our career to measure good performance.
Graduate, Perth
Lots of opportunities for growth and HSF looks great on a resume.
Graduate, Melbourne
My impression is that moving upwards takes longer than at smaller firms, for a number of reasons. Making partner at a firm like HSF is a long journey and there is always competition. But the firm is supportive along the way. Even though it seems like a challenge, there are certainly opportunities and moving upwards never seems like an impossible task.
Graduate, Melbourne