Trainee Solicitor Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.0

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the insight; it was much better than expected and was highly engaging. The worshops were especially good.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt very valued during this experience. No ask was too big. They went every extra step for us.

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

    • Very good guidance. The exercises were very well run, with a member of staff present at all times to help answer any questions and offer support if stuck.

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

    • This workshop helped with my confidence and listening skills. Most importantly it helped me with my debating skills in the workshops. All these will be useful in my degree and for my CV.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We were given a timetable at the beginning of the insight; this was followed by the minute.

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

    • Very positive. The staff were all very encouraging and my fellow students were all very positive.

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

    • The company invested time in my training and development in the form of shadowing an intern. This was very useful and helped me see what skills I would us ein the job.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • The shadowing was particularly useful in understanding what it would be like in a full time role. He was very honest and it was a way to see the negatives which may have been slightly scraped over in the presentations.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I was able to see to an extent the culture of the company by meeting employees.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Very helpful. As a non-law student I am indecisive as to the career path I want to take and to whether law would be for me. This experience definitely helped me see what a career in law would entail and has helped me to narrow my choices.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed for my travel.

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

    • Yes, both in the evening (up the shard) and when shadowing the intern.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They were good however I felt like the evening event was more a social event than a networking one.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Did not find out any information on this.

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Absolutely. Was a very valuable experience.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

London

April 2013

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