Summer Vacation Student Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • This has been a great experience, with both the highs and lows associated with being a cioty solicitor. Definitely a worthwhile experience.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • As with all things, I interacted better with some colleagues than with others. The partners and trainees who I worked with were great, and I felt as if they were actually reading and using my work, rather than simply giving me something to do to keep me busy.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had one trainee buddy who was fantastic, making sure that I understood what was going on and was involved in the work. My second trainee buddy was good, but I think because she had such a hard act to follow it felt as if she were elss interested.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There were peaks of activity, but I was not required to stay beyond 6pm more than twice and there were some days when I had little to do.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a range of things to do, with varying levels of responsibility. I produced documents that were then sent on to clients, as well as internal research ntoes used in briefings.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Time management is definitely something that I need to keep working on, and this placement really made me realize that.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • 3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I can see myself working at the firm, and am very excited about some of the upcoming developments.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Great group of people who all got on very well with each other. We socialized with the firm and by ourselves, which was a great way to get to know people better.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Average for London I would assume, although a lot of the social events were organized through the firm so we did not pay for them.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Generally quiet as it is downtown City of London, but there are great things going on within walking distance. There are a variety of things to do, both with people from work and with friends.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes and no. There were opportunities but not always the time, given the work

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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