Vacation Scheme Student Review
by Herbert Smith Freehills
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Herbert Smith Freehills
- 7. Would you recommend Herbert Smith Freehills to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Herbert Smith Freehills
Overview
As a vacation scheme student, I sat in the seats of corporate and dispute. In corporate department, I was assigned to do legal research on a legal issue involved in the performance of an outsourcing contract. I was also involved in a M&A deal, conducted company research, and conducted due diligence. In dispute department, I was assigned to analyse an insurance policy and studied a few legal issues. There are many events, too.
Skills
I have developed the legal writing skill. I was tasked to draft an email to answer the client's question. Through my supervisor's feedback, I learned to avoid using legal jargons and explain some English legal concepts in detail in the communication with the client.
Business Insight
The firm organised a lot of presentations and practice area fairs. The lawyers and trainees that I had coffee with also shared their experiences and insights with me. I learned more about the SQE, training contract, different practice areas, and the firm's strategy. I am even more interested in joining the firm.
Culture
Everyone is very nice and friendly. There is no hierarchy. Partners, associates and trainees and very willing to answer all my questions about their career journey and the firm.
Your Impressions
First, I enjoy working with the people at the firm. They are nice and helpful. Second, I enjoy all the events organised by the graduate recruitment team, which helps me deepen my understanding of the firm.
Yes
First, show your enthusiasm about commercial law and the firm. Second, raise your commercial awareness and communication skills. These skills are very important in the interview.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
April 2023
