The first day of the scheme consisted of various talks ranging from an introduction delivered by a partner to more interactive Inside the Headlines talks In addition we got the chance to participate in an interactive ADR exercise having a go at medi
number of workshops skills sessions shadowing a current trainee an external social event on the first evening and the chance to network with a range of representatives across the firm
This was a great insight scheme which was very interactive with a key highlight being the trainee shadowing on the 2nd last day On both days we had case studies which elaborated on a case the firm had played a key part in We also had an interactive w
There were several talks about the firm certain deals and opportunities at the firm There were also workshops and a work shadowing of a trainee
Collection of workshops and presentations regarding the work performed at HSF
A range of talks on different practice areas application advice and a case study on a huge acquisition HSF presided over
A variety of activities such as talks with associates and partners on recent projects trainee shadowing ADR exercise multiple opportunities to meet and talk to lawyers from a range of practise areas networking outing
We had various talks on cases done by HSF as well as practice area fairs and workshops that were very enjoyable We also had an afternoon shadowing a trainee which was incredibly insightful and interesting
Insight included talks by HSF representatives about certain interesting cases HSF was involved in Department Fairs where department representatives spoke about their personal experiences as well as gave advice in terms of applying and choosing trainee se
Practice area talks and work shadowing
Draftingamending transactional documents conducting legal research into matters for current cases sitting in on conference calls
This was a twoday workshop We had career forums where we met lawyers from different departments of the firm as well as interactive workshops on alternative dispute resolution We also had presentations on interesting cases that the firm had taken on an
Completed trainee tasks such as research and drafting Attended practice area talks Networked with people at the firm Social events
I sat in two departments and was given work related to what was going on in my department for my supervisor I appreciate a lot that I was given real work
Sat in two departments corporate and disputes for one week respectively Shadowed associates in meetings and completed tasks which replicated trainee work
Supervisor set tasks and daily lectures on different practice areas
The two week scheme gave students the opportunity to sit in 2 departments at the firm for which we gave a preference before we started The firm provided a welcome morning and gave us all the relevant information On a daytoday basis we attended pract
Attending workshops and delivering work for a supervisor in one of the corporate law departments
I completed legal research filled in board minutes conducted due diligence and sat in on calls with clients I also attended presentations about everything the firm has to offer and learned about what it is like to train with and work at HSF
Attended multiple seminars on different practice areas Sat with two different department supervisors Completed two different assessed pieces of work and various other pieces for members of the two departments