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Early Careers

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Join us and Define your Future.

You can find out more about our Early Careers application processes and current opportunities by selecting the location that interests you.

We are defined by the exceptional work we do; the inclusive and collaborative teams we build and the successful careers we enable. Ignite your legal career with colleagues who value fresh perspectives. Be part of a global team that handles some of the world’s toughest legal challenges that transform sectors and societies. Develop your knowledge. Work with the best. Be part of the change.

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I’m supported by colleagues who are supportive, encouraging, enthusiastic and positive. Not just about me but my own development, my work, my beliefs and what I bring to the table. Everyone wants me to do well and to thrive.

Muhammad Gangat, Associate, London

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Defined by innovation

By joining Hogan Lovells, you’ll be taking the first critical steps toward becoming a lawyer.

Our global reach, breadth of practices and sector focus will enable you to gain a wide range of experience in different areas of the law and on a variety of projects. Right from the get go, you will work on cutting edge matters that shape careers and sectors. You will work with innovative, market-leading clients, addressing some of the world's most significant legal challenges. As your career progresses, you will be supported to deepen your expertise and make your own impact.

Our passion for excellence also extends to our communities: you will have the opportunity to contribute to our world leading pro bono practice and community investment programs right from the start of your career. All our lawyers are encouraged to contribute their time and expertise to our pro bono practice.

You can find out more about our Early Careers application processes and current opportunities by selecting the location that interests you.

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The day I started as a summer intern at Hogan Lovells, never in a million years did I think I’d end up in the partner’s position! The firm has been extremely supportive. I don’t know what would have happened if I hadn’t joined Hogan Lovells.

Janice Cheng, Partner, Hong Kong

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Defined by connection

You will be part of an exceptional international team with highly skilled lawyers at all levels. You'll work with the brightest and the best who will value your perspectives, insights and experience, and encourage and challenge you in equal measure. You will be supported to develop and to grow as a professional in a culture that is diverse and inclusive.

You’ll be joining us alongside other talented people, with diverse perspectives, who are also starting out in their careers with us; the opportunity for collaboration and connection is often the beginning of lifelong friendships.

You can find out more about our Early Careers application processes and current opportunities by selecting the location that interests you.

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Hogan Lovells is a place to be who you are. Bring your life experiences and your particular unique outlooks on certain issues with you.

Lewis Campbell, Trainee Solicitor, London

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Defined by growth

With our support, you’ll quickly accelerate your legal and business skills, learning from some of the best in the field. Alongside practical, on the job experience, you will benefit from our award winning, learning and development programs, ensuring you build the strongest foundation for your future career.

You can find out more about our Early Careers application processes and current opportunities by selecting the location that interests you.

You can explore some of the highlights of our global talent offer below.

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Our global talent offer

HL Learn HL Learn HL Learn is our market-leading learning and development offer, which supports our people in developing the skills they need to succeed at each stage of their career.
HL Dialogue HL Dialogue HL Dialogue ensures our people receive meaningful, ongoing feedback to support their career development, helping everyone to reach their full potential.
HL Voice HL Voice HL Voice allows all our people to provide feedback on what matters to them at key stages of their careers – when they first join, at regular points during their career, and when they leave the firm.
HL Thrive HL Thrive Promoting, protecting and supporting our people’s wellbeing is central to our global HL Thrive program to ensure that all our people can realize their full potential.
HL Network HL Network Our global mobility programs, HL Passport, HL Ambassador and HL Bridge, offer opportunities to gain a greater global perspective, expand networks and enhance collaboration.
HL Recognition HL Recognition Our recognition programs celebrate outstanding contributions aligned to our strategic priorities and culture. The New Business Award Program rewards entrepreneurial impact, and the HighLight Awards recognize cultural attributes and contributions to the firm.
DEI Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Through our DEI programs, we make a meaningful, positive impact on our people by fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates and values difference and empowers people to thrive as their authentic selves.
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Learning and development

HL Learn
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HL Learn is our market-leading learning and development offer, which supports our people in developing the skills they need to succeed at each stage of their career. To find out more about the training that we offer to all our qualified lawyers you can watch the video below.

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Legal Learning programs focus on developing technical legal knowledge pertinent to participants’ practice areas; the application of legal knowledge; and the honing of legal skills such as research skills, drafting, advocacy and trial skills.

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Sharpen selling skills as a firm and create a sales culture. Broaden the commercial development and entrepreneurial mindset of lawyers as they progress through the firm. Improve the way we sell as teams across practices and jurisdictions.

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Alicante IPMT traineeship

Our Alicante office offers the opportunity to work and gain experience with lawyers and trade mark attorneys through our Intellectual Property, Media & Technology (IPMT) Traineeship.

Find out more about our IPMT traineeship in Alicante.

Amsterdam students and graduates

Our Amsterdam office offers law students and graduates the opportunity to gain insight into the work we do and what it means to practice as a lawyer. Our student internships and opportunities for recent law masters graduates, are designed to support your personal and professional development.

If you are a third-year law student, a masters law student or recently graduated with your masters in law find out more about our student and graduate opportunities in Amsterdam.

Australia legal graduate program

Our two-year law graduate program in our Australia office offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a supportive community to set you on the path to legal excellence. You will have the opportunity to rotate through at least two of our practice areas and gain valuable exposure to client work and meaningful career development.

Find out more about our Australia law graduate program.

Beijing legal internship

Our Beijing office offers students the opportunity to kick off their careers with an exciting internship at a leading global law firm. Participants benefit from a quality of training that is rare in the legal sector.

Find out more about our internship in Beijing.

Birmingham students and graduates

Our Birmingham office offers training contracts opportunities. You can also experience our work and our culture through our virtual internship programmes.

Find out more about our Birmingham opportunities by visiting our graduate recruitment website.

Brussels trainees

Our Brussels office offers a friendly and diverse working environment, where our trainees are true members of the legal team. We look to recruit smart, collaborative, and determined individuals. If you are a newly qualified trainee lawyer anywhere in Europe, or are currently obtaining your qualification, find out more about being a trainee in Brussels.

Germany students and graduates

In Germany we offer many opportunities for students and graduates to get to know the firm and our teams. Through our exclusive and interactive webinars you can discover the world of law where students can meet inspiring lawyers, listen to expert presentations on specific areas of law, ask questions and deepen their legal understanding.

We offer internships, research assistantships and traineeships throughout the year.

Find out more about our student and graduate opportunities in Germany.

Hong Kong students and graduates

Our Hong Kong office offers students and graduates the opportunity to begin their careers at a leading global law firm. Penultimate legal students can apply for our vacation scheme to gain formal skills, legal training and the chance to interview for a training contract or apply directly for our two-year training contract.

Find out more about our graduate and student opportunities in Hong Kong.

Italy students and graduates

Our Milan and Rome offices offer students or recent graduates of an Italian university, tailored opportunities to discover the day-to-day experience of working at a global law firm. Our high quality training programs are designed to support your personal and professional development.

Find out more about our student and graduate opportunities in Italy.

London students and graduates

Our London office recruits trainee solicitors and solicitor apprentices as well as offering insight schemes, vacation schemes and virtual internships, where you can experience our work and culture.

Find out more about our London opportunities which are open to candidates from school age through to university graduates, by visiting our graduate recruitment website.

Luxembourg trainees

The Luxembourg offices offers trainees the opportunity to fulfil their potential, help to develop knowledge, skills, and capabilities by providing word-class training and support.

Find out more about being a trainee in Luxembourg.

Madrid legal internship

Our Madrid office offers the opportunity to gain insights into what it means to practice as a lawyer and learn how to work in a global firm like Hogan Lovells through our internships during the year and during summer.

Find out more about our internship in Madrid.

Shanghai legal internship

Our Shanghai office offers students the opportunity to begin their careers with an exciting internship at a leading global law firm. Participants benefit from a quality of training that is rare in the legal sector.

Find out more about our internship in Shanghai.

South Africa candidate attorney program

The Johannesburg office offers LLB, BCom Law, and BA Law students and graduates the exciting and rewarding professional opportunity to join our candidate attorney program.

Find out more about our Johannesburg candidate attorney program.

US summer associate program

Our summer associate program provides the opportunity for second year and part-time law students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school to gain insight into the work we do, participate in practice specific meetings and trainings, and participate in the firm’s summer programming, which includes a flagship summer associate conference in Washington, D.C.

Find out more about our US summer associate program.

Warsaw legal internship

Our Warsaw office offers law students and recent graduates the opportunity to experience the day-to day work of a lawyer through our internship.

Find out more about our internship in Warsaw.

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