Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

Rating

4.9/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    4.7
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

    • Everyday was different. Some days I was researching, other days I was helping proofread and update documents. Regularly attended client calls and team meetings. There were also presentations and workshops throughout.

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Certainly. Professional communication, being proactive and seeking and responding to feedback and networking are just some of the skills I developed on the scheme.

  • 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 exciting. On the scheme, several panel and expert discussions are arranged so you can get a real insight into what the business looks like, operates and evolves. You are encouraged to ask questions and the people presenting are enthusiastic when responding and seem genuinely interested in why you would like to work at the firm.

  • 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?

    • Everyone I encountered was nice and keen to answer any questions I had. Obviously, the work is very serious and you realise that as soon as you start helping with tasks. However, I found that conducting complex work while working in a friendly team struck a great balance and was indicative of the wider company culture.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • I really enjoyed it. It was challenging but extremely insightful and rewarding.

  • 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

    • Really try to understand why Herbert Smith Freehills is a leader in the commercial law world and articulate why that appeals to you. Otherwise, just be yourself.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

August 2023

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