Vacation scheme Review

by Hogan Lovells

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Enjoyable vacation scheme - participants were really looked after and did give a useful insight into life at the firm.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • The graduate recruitment team gave us everything we would need and supervisors ensured we knew what we were doing.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I had three supervisors over the scheme and they were all supportive and helpful. I had a trainee mentor too who could answer questions. Other trainees were also very generous with their time.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Some useful practical research skills developed and the opportunity to try a few of the tasks normally undertaken by trainees but not very useful for a law degree.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well structured. The events were evenly spread out and there was a range of social and informative sessions.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Generally a very positive atmosphere - other people on the vacation scheme were friendly, as were people in the firm.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Range of sessions on advocacy, presentation skills and understanding how the city works which were very useful. Within our seats, supervisors were often willing to spend time discussing work undertaken and any possible improvements.

    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?
  • People within the firm were very open and honest about their experiences and we were given a good amount of time in our departments to experience life as a trainee.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Heard a lot about how the firm is particularly welcoming and friendly but got to witness it in the departments. People seemed to work well as a team and helped eachother.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Tried to give participants a real flavour of life at Hogan Lovells through the opportunities to talk openly with a range of people of all levels in the firm as well as undertaking actual work.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Paid more per week than other firms


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Lots of networking opportunities. There were socials with trainees such as bowling as well as partner hosted lunches every Friday. There was a summer reception where we met future joiners, trainees, partners and graduate recruitment.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Really enjoyable and exclusive e.g private room for bowling and dinner at the Ivy. Really fun events and a good opportunity to meet new people in a relaxed environment.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Heard about a football team and some of the volunteering that people take part in.

    3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes - you get a real insight into life as a commercial lawyer. Participants are very well looked after and it is an enjoyable three weeks. People at the firm are very friendly and helpful

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2013


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