Two Day Insight Student Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • Really useful way to found out more about the firm and its' ethos; a lot of ground is covered in 2 days.

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

    • Everyone was keen to intergate us into the firm, and to explain things during our time in seat.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We received as much help as we could need. Everyone was lovely.

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

    • As it was only a short placement, we didn't learn that much, it was more about getting a feel for the firm.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Every minute of the day was planned for us, from when we arrived right up until 11pm!

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

    • They spoiled us rotten, we had an amazing social time, with lots of activities including a trip up the shard, meals out, and a night in a nice hotel.

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

    • Not really time for investment as only two days!

    3/5
  • 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?

    • We found out so much about the firm, we met so many different trainees and other members of staff.

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

    • As above, we were fully emersed into the firm and had a good feel of what it would be like to work there.

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

    • I can safely say I want to go into law now!

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Reimbursed for reasonable travel costs.

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

    • We had as many social events as it was possible to cram into two days!

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

    • Really good, the food was always nice, and the trips were good, including a trip up the newly opened shard.

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

    • yes, sports opportunities

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 100% yes, so useful"

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2013

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