Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Hogan Lovells

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • A highly enjoyable scheme during which I gained a real insight into the type of work that Hogan Lovells does.

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

    • All my supervisors expressed their appreciation for the work I had completed which made me feel a valued part of the team.

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

    • We had IT and research training at the beginning of the scheme which helped me throughout the three weeks. The Graduate Recruitment Team and my supervisors were always willing to explain things and answer any questions I had.

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

    • I improved my presentation and team work skills which will be highly valuable when I go back to university as well as in my future career. The information I received in my departments will be useful in deciding areas of law I may wish to practice in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The scheme was very well structured. There was a good balance between organised events and time to spend in our departments. I spent a week in three different departments allowing me to meet a wide range of people and undertook a broad variety of work.

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

    • The atmosphere was extremely friendly and welcoming.

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

    • I felt the firm invested in us a lot. We were given a lot of training and had a lot of opportunities to interact with people from within the firm.

    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 scheme was an excellent opportunity to find out what it is like to be a trainee as well as an associate at the firm. Trainees explained the reality of working at the firm and the type of work they undertook on a day to day basis. The insight was highly valuable on understanding the work and culture of Hogan Lovells.

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

    • The insight gave me an excellent insight in the company culture and its values.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was given a weekly allowance of £300.

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

    • There were plenty of networking events including lunches with partners and a chance to go along to team meetings and training sessions when possible.

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

    • The social events were lots of fun, especially the end of scheme dinner. They were great opportunities to get to know the other vacation scheme students and network with representatives of the firm.

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

    • I found out about the gym and on-site facilities.

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

    • Yes, it is a great opportunity if you are considering a career at a city law firm and in particular at a top-quality international law firm.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2014

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