There are daily presentations led by difference departments of the firm introducing their practice area to us The work of the day consists of any taskassignment handed by our supervisor in each of our seats ex research drafting proofreading
With the guidance of a supervisor and trainee buddy I worked on various tasks on live matters including research drafting legal documents and preparing legal advice notes As part of the scheme I also attended presentations on the different practice
The two days consisted various presentations delivered by different employees of the firm on topics including but not limited to Digital Transformation Technical Skills and Applications Tips There were also various interactive sessions and workshops cov
We started off the workshop with an introduction to the firm by one of the partners Throughout the both days we had a series of presentations from a range of people including two different practice areas and a session on the pro Bono work at Herbert S
Practice area presentations diversity and inclusion network fair social events legal research attending client calls delivering a group pro bono presentation
The two day workshop included participating in an ADR workshop where participants were split into small groups and were given the task of coming up with some terms of agreement for a fictional client Each group then had a mediation with the group represe
On a daytoday basis you would sit in a given department and complete work set by your supervisor help your trainee buddy on a project and attend and give presentations The work would vary depending on your seat and your supervisor but for the most p
I spent two weeks at the firm in two different practice areas The first week within the Disputes team and the second week in the Corporate team Throughout the vacation scheme I attended a variety of firm presentations completed work tasks for my superv
Daily tasks included research proofreading contractual interpretation analysis of legal arguments for supervisors within our groups Daily calls with supervisors and trainee buddies Daily talks on various areas within the firm including pro bono Pr
As firstyear students they offered us an insight into the world of a commercial lawyer Due to covid the presentations and workshops were held online We listened to presentations from partners and got the chance to network with associates and trainees
The First Year Workshop was a two day scheme where we were immersed into a range of activities and seminars to improve our understanding of Herbert Smith Freehills and of commercial law There were networking sessions with various practice areas as well
Over the course of two days I gained insight into HSF the type of work they do and their clients There were also opportunities to network with trainees and senior associates too On the first day I attended an ADR workshop and on the second day I atten
The First Year Workshop overall was an immersive experience into what working at Herbert Smith Freehills is like Through the interactive Alternative Dispute Resolution Workshop and Corporate Case Study I was able to learn more about the work the firm ta
During our 2 day scheme we participated in many activities that facilitated our understanding of the work people and ethos of HSF From networking with trainees and partners to completing a dynamic negotiations exercise we developed the skills that a
2 Day Workshop Attended talks and a handson case study
The scheme involved talks from Partners Senior Associates Associates and Trainees about the work done by Herbert Smith Freehills both in terms of recent deals case studies pro bono and innovation within the tech sphere There were opportunities for
The 2day workshop included insights into the different practice areas in particular the dispute group which introduced us to the firms involvement in the UK Supreme Court Prorogation Ruling in 2019 Additionally we took part in an ADR workshop as wel
Attending workshops talks and networking with members of the firm
Over the twoday workshop we heard from representatives from various practice areas of the firm These included disputes and corporate case studies introductions to the firms advocacy pro bono and Digital Law groups and a careers fair We also had t
The day involved attending various talks on different aspects of the firm from digital communications to alternative dispute resolution We had the opportunity to network with different solicitors at the firm to further understand the various practice are