Vacation scheme participant Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I found this placement very helpful for getting an insight into work in a commercial law setting. However, I felt tha atmosphere in the office was a little awkward.

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

    • People were always very thankful to me for the work that I helped them with however I did not feel that I was given any work that was particularly important.

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

    • It was always made very clear to me what my supervisors wanted from me and they were happy to answer all of the questions that I had about the work and life in the firm in general.

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

    • There were alot of peaks and troughs. At times I felt very busy and it was quite stressful however at other times my supervisors did not have anything to give me.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I did not feel that I was given any substantial or important work. However I suppose that this is to be expected seeing as I am lacking in experience in the area.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think this has given me a good insight into the work of commercial solicitors and therefore is helpful in the formulating of my decisions as to which careers to pursue.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • People were friendly and approachable however I felt a little awkward being in the office when I had no work to do.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised, everything ran to plan.

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

    • There were alot of presentations and workshops and we had contact with senior members of the firm.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I would consider working here again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a large enough range of students to find someone of a similar mindset and the organised social events were fun.

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

    • Quite expensive but it is London after all!

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

    • Good but after a busy day in the office there werent many times when we felt like experiencing it.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were organised social events as well as sports team and departmental events.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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