Working from 9301730 each day on a variety of different typical tasks for trainees on that seat This included research notes client memos organising bundles and making notes in client calls and in court There were social events twice a week as w
Completing tasks given by the supervisor arranging coffee chats with people from across the firm attending talks and panel presentations and socialising with the vacation scheme cohort and the allocated department
Several panels on the firms high level cases a trainee QampA panel application and interview support Practice mediation workshop based on a mock case Afternoon shadowing a trainee and getting an insight into their role in their team and what their
Involved in multiple workshopsmasterclasses and opportunity to network with many individuals Also attended a practice area fair etc
There were many engaging sessions with a variety of employees and trainees from the firm with lots of opportunity to ask questions
had workshops on the firm039s deal had workshops on mediation firm039s dispute department had the opportunity to shadow a trainee for the second day had lots of opportunity to network with trainees and associates
It was a jampacked insight scheme including an overview of 2 reallife case studies alongside an afternoon spent shadowing a trainee For the latter experience I attended an internal team and external client meeting whilst also being assigned a departm
Various talks on the work HSF does particular insights on the firms specialties on disputes how to apply affectively to vacation schemes what is required in the assessment centre and why you should work for HSF Food was provided throughout the scheme
The first day consisted of a number of talks by trainees and associates The morning of the second day was also similar but the afternoon was spent shadowing a trainee Both days were very enjoyable and informative The second day was particularly valuab
There were a lot of talks held inside certain deals different practice areas partners and grad rec talking about application process networking event in the evenings Then the second day had a few more talks and shadowing
The twoday insight scheme offered a comprehensive guide to the application process for the firm featuring extensive presentations from various lawyers who shared their experiences and career paths within the firm The program culminated on the final day
Work shadowing of different practice areas networking sessions with trainees a social event with the workshop cohort Panel talks a practice area fair and case study workshops as well as interview and application tips
The insight explored HSFs disciplinary strengths primarily targeting HSFs litigation capabilities There was a session on Alternative Dispute Session ADR which contained an interactive workshop on a fictional mediation I was able to openly negotiat
The first day involved many panels and a workshop on critical thinking and ADR I was able to meet partners at the firm too There was a tour of the office and a lunch post which there was a fun social event Second day had a panel and then we shadowed
The insights was a really good introduction into law the insight scheme was designed to give us additional information on how to break into the legal sector I enjoyed being advised on how to make my future applications stand out but I got the impressi
I sat in two seats one in disputes and the other transactional each with a senior associate I was involved in a range of tasks from taking minutes during client meetings to drafting advice notes for clients The work was challenging but immensely rewa
Each day we were given tasks by our supervisors as well as participating in various events organised by grad recruitment
Everyday was different Some days I was researching other days I was helping proofread and update documents Regularly attended client calls and team meetings There were also presentations and workshops throughout
A three week vacation scheme split into 2 seats During each seat you sat with a supervisor and completed work for them and their wider time on a variety of client matters There were a range of lectures and other events including social engagements put o
Legal drafting advisory notes Business Development research research projects into various aspects of developing law partner networking law fairs on each seat social events