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Spring 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.
  • We were tasked with work that trainee solicitors at the firm might do, and was supervised by a senior associate and received feedback on the work. It was an opportunity to experience and sit in on day-to-day work of commercial lawyers in the department you were sitting in. There were also additional activities, such as presentations and networking events, where we could hear more about a specific persons'/departments' experiences in the firm, and network with them.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Definitely, I've learned to draft memos and proofread like a lawyer, with precision. I also learned how to interact within a commercial setting and how to network and get to know people in all levels of the organisation.


  • 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 a great experience, I definitely learned not just about the work they do, but the firm's overall values and culture. It also reinforced my desire to become a solicitor.


  • 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 was very friendly and open to have a discussion, even with vacation scheme students. I also enjoyed how talking about diversity was reflected in every aspect of the firm, and being yourself was truly encouraged.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed all aspects of it, everyday was a true learning experience for me.


  • 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
  • I think it's a place where all types of people are welcome, being methodical with your work and the ability to juggle that with networking would be a good skill to have.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

April 2025


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