Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Hogan Lovells

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • It was a highly enjoyable 3 weeks. It was incredibly social, and the work was very interesting as well.

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

    • All the work you did, no matter how minor, seemed an important task, as they were very good at explaining how all the work fitted in the bigger picture.

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

    • We had a days training to start with, and additional workshops running all the way through the scheme.

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

    • There were research skills sessions, useful for uni, and also things like advocacy skills workshops which are more useful long term.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was all well organised, nothing seeming too forced. The last week was busy, but it still all fitted together.

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

    • A great atmosphere to work in. As a group of vac scheme students we all got on, and it felt so easy talking to trainees on social events.

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

    • They held a lot of workshops. Very educational.

    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?

    • Having spent 3 weeks there, you learn most there is to learn about the firm.

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

    • There is a real open-door policy in Hogan Lovells, and people will often go and see a partner if they need to talk something through, with little hesitation.

    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?

    • Paid well enough to stay in London.

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

    • There were plenty of events, ranging from meeting trainees, to partners.

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

    • They were good fun and never seemed forced.

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

    • There were workshops on the pro bono activities and about the culture of the firm, so we saw different things people do.

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

    • Very educational, and good fun.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2014

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