Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • Attending information sessions, completing client work, attending meetings, arranging informal chats with those in the firm.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes- legal drafting, communication, analysis and research are just some examples.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was a great insight and the firm worked hard to provide a true insight. Very impressive given that it was online.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Very approachable and friendly. Everyone was willing to take the time to get to know you and answer any questions.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • It was an amazing experience. Very engaging and the entire team worked incredibly hard to make it as enjoyable as possible


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Herbert Smith Freehills to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Ensure you are yourself throughout the entire process. If there are any questions which request personality then make sure you are demonstrating what makes you different or unique. They genuinely want individuals that can be themselves and can contribute to the firm in a wider context (pro bono, D&I)


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2021


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