Vacation Scheme 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
For the first two weeks I sat in the real estate team. I completed tasks such as drafting, proof reading and creating summaries. In the third week I sat in the disputed team where I completed research tasks, took a call note and drafted client emails. Across the whole time I attended talks, fairs and social events. I also met up with multiple people for coffee chats.
Skills
I have developed a variety of skills. I developed my networking skills through attending a partner networking event and teaching out to people for coffees. I developed my proof-reading and attention to detail skills through completing a proof reading task with an over 100 page document. Further, I built on my drafting skills that I had started to learn during the Legal Practice Course.
Business Insight
It was very insightful learning about the business and also roles such as a training contract, associate and partner. I did this through asking questions during my coffee meets. I also learnt about these through attending talks which gave a holistic view of the firm and what more it has to offer, aside from excellent training.
Culture
As HSF is such a prestigious firm I was nervous going into it, however, the nerves quickly subsided. Everyone was extremely approachable and there was a clear open door policy in the office. The firm clearly places a lot of importance on diversity and inclusion and hold firm wide talks on this subject matter. Everyone was always very happy to chat and I felt like I could be my true self.
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight. It was great meeting everyone from all levels. The social events were very fun and you could tell that the firm put a lot of effort into them. It was really helpful to find out more about the firm in-person.
Yes
When completing the application form, draw on your personal experiences and link them to how they are specifically linked to HSF. Show your true personal interests and talk about why HSF really appeals to you, giving examples related to you. Try not to give generic responses and make yourself stand out. Practice interviews and read up on commercial law.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
July 2023
