2026 Catalyst Programme – Singapore at Herbert Smith Freehills

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal research, Communication, Networking, Professional development, Teamwork, Analytical thinking, Client relationship management, Industry knowledge

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Title 2026 Catalyst Programme – Singapore The Opportunity Are you a first-year university student looking to explore career pathways and want to learn more about the legal industry in Singapore? The HSF Kramer Catalyst Programme is a gateway to understanding the sector, developing personal and professional skills, and kickstarting your network. Over the four-day programme, you will gain meaningful exposure to industry leaders and hear how they have navigated their career, spend time with our clients and community partners and experience how inclusion supports the workplace. It is suited to those who are interested to join and work at an international firm. Timeline The Catalyst programme in Singapore will take place from July 20 to 23, 2026, and is open to all first-year students enrolled at a Singapore university with local working rights. Applications will close end of Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM SGT. About Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world. All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. Location Singapore At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.

Responsibilities

Participants will engage in a four-day programme to gain exposure to industry leaders and understand the legal sector. They will spend time with clients and community partners to experience the firm's workplace culture.