Herbert Smith Freehills

8.7 /10
273 reviews
273 reviews
Opportunities Offered:
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks) Internship (1-4 Months)
Sectors:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Reviews

Virtual Vacation Scheme at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Virtual Experience
7.5
The virtual experience was really well done, with many informative talks. I enjoyed it quite a lot, as it was clear that the Graduate Recruitment team put in effort to make us feel included and learn as much as we could without the in person experience of...
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Virtual Vacation Scheme Participant at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
8.6
It was a very informative virtual scheme which ultimately helped me make my decision to accept my training contract offer. We had the opportunity to get insights into the different practice areas, pro bono work, ask questions, meet with partners and train...
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Online Vacation Scheme at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
8.4
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Virtual Vacation Scheme Participant at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Virtual Experience
8.1
I thoroughly enjoyed the virtual vacation scheme with Herbert Smith Freehills, not least because training contract offers were made before the scheme took place. Without the pressure of being evaluated over the course of the week, I was free to focus on l...
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Virtual Vacation Scheme Student at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Virtual Experience
7.9
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Vacation Scheme at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
9.1
I really enjoyed the vacation scheme. I got to get involved in real work from the get-go, and so the time in the office flew by in a really positive way. I also got to meet a wide range of people in practice groups that I wasn't sat in as well.
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Vacation Scheme at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
7.1
The Herbert Smith Freehill's vacation scheme was very enjoyable. The two weeks were well organized, with a high standard of work, presentations of life at the firm, especially those focused on life as a trainee (Pro Bono & Citizenship, The importance of l...
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HSF Disputes Open Day at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
9.0
It was truly insightful to the workings of the dispute division of the firm, and also introduced the independent Advocacy group. The case studies were incredible to see the impact the firm has in its cases, and how it is able to manage global workings.
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Vacation Scheme Student at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
10.0
Lovely experience allowing significant exposure to a range of legal sectors and work.
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Disputes Open Day Attendee at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
8.9
It was incredibly insightful into its disputes practice, beginning with a brief overview of two of their top cases, a discussion of their advocacy practice, as well as a chance to meet trainees and see the firm!
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Open Day Attendee at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
9.5
I thought that the Disputes Open Day was very insightful and enjoyable. The information relayed in each session helped me better understand the firm's core practices.
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Disputes Insight Day at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
8.9
I really enjoyed the Disputes Insight Day. It was well organised, ran smoothly, we were given sufficient breaks with very nice refreshments and I learnt a lot about a wide range of practice areas within the disputes practice. It was great to hear from a v...
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Disputes Open Day at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
8.9
The Disputes Open Day was a uniquely insightful event and one I enjoyed thoroughly. I appreciated the fact that it was a day tailored to a specific part of the practice rather than being a general open day about everything the firm has to offer. I benefit...
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Vacation Scheme Student at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
8.9
I very much enjoyed the vacation scheme at Herbert Smith Freehills. The work was enormously varied, and I particularly like the way we got involved in substantive client matters. The range of work, from drafting client letters or legal agreements to doing...
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Summer Vacation Scheme at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
8.6
I really enjoyed the vacation scheme. It truly allowed me to see how the firm functioned in terms of its culture, but also see the differences between different departments. We were given real work to do and I often looked forward to coming in to work eve...
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vacation scheme student at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
9.9
I enjoyed the way in which the vacation scheme was organised - everyday you could learn and do something.
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Vacation Scheme Student at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
6.9
I did enjoy the insight Vacation Scheme, as there was the opportunity to sit in two different departments over the three weeks. The social events were relatively regular and varied, and there was good exposure to the more senior members of the firm, inclu...
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Vacation Scheme Student at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
8.1
The scheme provided a well balanced and rounded view of the firm, giving experience in two seats over the three weeks. Seat choices were generally given, and those who didn't get their top choices still ended up enjoying what they did. Getting a sense of ...
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Vacation Scheme Student at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
5.0
The scheme was well structured and gave a good feel for the firm. The length of time is really great, and allows you to see quite a lot from the firm. People are very friendly, and most are expecting vacation scheme students, meaning you don't feel like t...
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Vacation Scheme Student at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
8.9
I found the insight to be quite enjoyable. We were given many activities to do every day, both social and professional, and the standard of work was generally interesting. All of the lawyers were friendly and the Recruitment advisors worked hard to make s...
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