First Year Undergraduate Workshop Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Very much.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Very, all members of staff made an effort to make me feel comfortable and welcome.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Lots, the trainee shadowing was especially helpful.

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

    • Greatly, I am now more focused upon a career in law.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Brilliantly, from the career-related parts to the social events.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very warm, I was especially impressed by the senior members of staff who were incredibly approachable and enthusiastic.

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

    • An awful lot- they covered all my expenses and gave me a lot of individual attention with employees.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • To a huge extent, the trainee shadowing really helped this!

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The insight into working for a global/city based company was invaluable.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very, I am set upon working in the city!

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • All flights and accommodation were covered.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, non stop with a wide range of people!

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Outstanding!

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, I was particularly interested in the sporting opportunities offered by the company.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Without doubt, it was brilliant!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Employment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Legal/Law

London

April 2013

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