Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Hogan Lovells

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • The work was of a very high quality and I was given a huge amount of responsibility. The scheme was very well organised and varied, and the people I met were friendly and welcoming.

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

    • I felt very valued. I was relied upon a lot and made to feel welcome during all aspects of the scheme.

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

    • Everyone I met was very approachable and happy to answer any questions I had about any of the work I did there. The Graduate Recruitment Team were also on hand to solve any issues I may have had, and we were also assigned Trainee Mentors who we could go to for advice.

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

    • The team project was a brilliant way to develop team working skills.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The scheme was well structured and organised.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, but had a serious attitude towards the work.

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

    • They gave us good opportunities to develop our skills and learn about new topics.

    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?

    • I felt my experience was very close to that of a trainee.

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

    • Provided an insight into all areas of working life.

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

    • Confirmed my choice to pursue career in that area.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • There were partner lunches, social events with trainees and a summer reception.

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

    • It was easy to talk to people from all areas of the firm.

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

    • Could have found out more about this by speaking directly to trainees.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Very good experience.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Corporate Law

London

July 2013

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