Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Lovely experience allowing significant exposure to a range of legal sectors and work.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • VERY! I had the opporutnity to contribute to meaningful work that was useful to the lawyers in the team. I was encouraged to share my opinions on various client matters.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • All staff were very forthcoming with advice and and support throughout. Everyone was very approachable as well.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I developed my analytical/practical skills and business acumen, all of whihc would be useful in every academic or professional setting.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The timetable was very helpful and clear. All events ran smoothly.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Friendly, engaging and supportive

    5/5

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

  • 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?
  • 5/5

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

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

    Everything Else

  • 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?
  • Multiple events were organised and partners/trainees/lawyers across the firm were open to meeting up on ad hoc basis if and when they had time

    5/5

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

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

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

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2019


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