Vacation Scheme at Herbert Smith Freehills Review
by Herbert Smith Freehills
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
4.3
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The Company
4.3
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Everything Else
4.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
- 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
I really enjoyed my vacation scheme. I had amazing supervisors and trainee buddies who made me feel part of the team and allowed me to do really great work. I also had the opportunity to speak to other Associates who were working in teams that interested me so I gained an insight into what they did too.
I felt highly valued. Even the way my supervisors gave me constructive criticism encouraged me, and made me want to do better.
I had a variety of support networks during the vacation scheme. My fellow vacation schemers were lovely so we had our own WhatsApp group, I also had great trainee buddies and supervisors who were always willing to help.
I do a non-law degree, but the skill of attention to detail and, though it sounds trivial, knowing how to format professional emails, will stay with me!
The Company
Very well structured. We had a booklet that informed us about the outline of the three week vacation scheme. We were also well-informed in advance of any room changes. The grad recruitment of HSF are definitely well-organised!
Very friendly, warm, professional - but also filled with very intelligent, capable people. Great atmosphere.
We had presentations from every department at the firm, which was great.
Working in two different departments for three weeks gave me a great insight of what it is like to not just be a Trainee at the firm, but also how being a trainee differs from being an Associate or a Partner at the firm.
Very useful. I spent a lot of time working with the lawyers at the firm so it gave me a great insight into the culture of the firm.
I already knew that I wanted to be a lawyer, I guess it informed me that I might really want to be a Disputes lawyer now.
Everything Else
Good pay.
Yes, multiple. The best thing is that partners were at every event. You can see they really care about investing into the future of the firm.
They were nice. Mostly centred around drinks though - but non-alcoholic drinks always provided. Really liked the event we had where we went bowling.
Yes, They have a lot of sports networks and social groups. We even had an event that was like a Fresher's Fair
Yes - definitely!
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law, Legal/Law
London
July 2017
