Job Overview HSF Kramer is currently accepting applicants for our 2028 New York Summer Program. Our New York Summer Program offers law students a comprehensive introduction to the practice of law at a leading global firm. Summer Associates work alongside attorneys on substantive client matters across a variety of practice areas, gaining hands-on experience through research, drafting, due diligence, and client-facing projects. Participants receive formal training, mentorship from associates and partners, and opportunities to build professional relationships through networking and social events. The 10-week program is designed to provide meaningful exposure to the firm’s collaborative culture while helping students develop the skills necessary for a successful legal career. Compensation Summer associates are paid a pro-rated first year associate salary, which is currently $225,000/year. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an equal opportunity employer. The firm is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. The firm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical handicap or disability, age, citizenship status, alienage, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other criteria prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.