Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Hogan Lovells

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • My three weeks with Hogan Lovells were great and went far too quickly. There was a good mix of work and social events which gave me good exposure to all aspects of the firm's culture.

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

    • Although beeing a part of a relatively large intake, people at the firm made an effort to get to know me personally.

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

    • All people from trainees to partners devoted their time to answering my questions or simply chatting about different things.

    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 vacation scheme gave me a good understanding of how it is like to be a City solicitor. My experience there served as a good indication of whether I will enjoy and be cable of doing this job.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Graduate Recruitment Team did a great job of organising events which made every day very interesting.

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

    • The atmosphere could only be described as 'very friendly'. All people on the scheme without exceptions seemed to get on very well together. I already miss them all.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • During my time with Hogan Lovells I got an opportunity to attend a number of workshops conducted by partners or external experts. I found them really beneficial.

    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 feel confident that if I come to work for Hogan Lovells there will be no surprises. During my placement I got exposed to the disadvantages as well to the benefits of working for them.

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

    • Social events attended by people form all ranks within the firm were really helpful in this respect.

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

    • Good balance of time at my desk and various workshops and social events was helpful.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • The pay is adequate to cover the expenses of living in London during the time spent on the scheme.

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

    • Many opportunities. All people were very keen to talk with me.

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

    • I especially enjoyed an opportunity to meet and talk to future joiners on one of such events.

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

    • We had a dedicated talk explaining pro bono opportunities. People were also invited to play for the firm in sport games taking place at the time, like softball.

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

    • I never regretted choosing to do this placement.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2013

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