Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I was given plenty of opportunities to socialise with others in my department and in the firm, so I felt as though everyone was trying to make me feel at home.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I was thanked for every piece of work I completed.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My trainee buddies were very helpful, and were very willing to help me when I felt lost on an assignment. I would appreciate more help from my supervisors, but I think part of the reason is that they are just too busy!

    4/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was given enough tasks to keep me occupied during the day, but not so much that I had to stay late every day, so I felt I had the right balance.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I felt that I was given tasks of varying importance and difficulty, although I would have appreciated more responsibility.

    3/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I think that some of the proof-reading will not necessarily assist me in my post-degree career, but it did teach me to be scrupulous in my work.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • It varied between departments - real estate was quite quiet, corporate was very fast-paced, and litigation was more formal.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • I enjoyed the first two weeks as we had just enough of a presentation/workshop and office work balance to ensure we were constantly busy.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I certainly felt that the firm was investing huge amounts in us, judging by the number of evening events and drinks receptions!

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I am uncertain yet as to what my prospects are with Herbert Smith, but I hope that I will be able to get a job with them!

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Some of us arranged to meet up after work, so that was quite nice.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • A bit on the expensive side.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • There are quite a few bars and other venues around.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Herbert Smith is very involved in volunteering, sports, and other activities around the area, so there is definitely scope for getting involved in anything you are particularly interested in.

    5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2012


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