First Year Workshop Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The presentations and workshops were really interesting and informative. The most enjoyable parts of the scheme were the ADR and corporate negotiation workshops.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • During my time work shadowing, I helped with some of the actual work the trainee was doing and he used my research to help him complete his task.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Everyone was more than willing to ask any questions we had and there was support by the trainee when work shadowing.

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • We were given lists of advice on the skills needed in vacation scheme applications and what it takes to be a successful trainee.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We were given a structured timetable for what we would be doing over the two days at the firm.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was very friendly and happy to help and share their experiences.

    5/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not only did they tell us skills we need specifically to be successful at HSF, we were able to practice them in the various workshops that we did.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • There were many opportunities to speak to trainees who were very happy to tell us what they did. The time spent work shadowing involved helping to do the work of a trainee.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • We got to see first hand the friendly and collaborative culture HSF has and the variety of people that work there.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The workshops and the work shadowing have helped to confirm that a career in commercial law is the path I want to take.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel expenses were reimbursed and a hotel was provided for those living outside London.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There was opportunities to speak to members of the firm at all times during the scheme.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • We were able to network all the way through the scheme and during the networking social at the end of the first day.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Trainees were happy to talk about their extra curriculars and how the balance it with their work.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • This has really helped me to decide a career in commercial law and shown me a variety of departments that I now know more about.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2019

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