HSF’s qualifying trainee retention rate falls as Stephenson Harwood keeps 90% of intake

Herbert Smith Freehills‘ (HSF) qualified trainee retention score has dipped to 80% while City-headquartered firm Stephenson Harwood recorded a significant increase in its autumn 2017 trainee retention rates for this autumn.

At the same time last year, in contrast, HSF retained 94% of its autumn qualifying trainees.