Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

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

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The 3 week vacation scheme with Herbert Smith Freehills was really enjoyable. We had a program of events created for us by graduate recruitment which meant that we were able to get to know the other vacation scheme students, trainees and partners, and develop a greater understanding of what life is like as an employee of the firm.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • The supervisors I worked with during my time on the vacation scheme were very welcoming; they took a lot of time to answer the questions I had and ensured that I had a variety of tasks to do. The feedback they gave me when we reviewed the tasks I had done was really helpful.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I received a lot of guidance during the vacation scheme from both of my supervisors and my partner mentor.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The information I received whilst on the vacation scheme has given me a deeper understanding of various areas of law that I look forward to studying in the future. The negotiation workshop we participated in has given me a foundation from which to build so as to enhance my ability to negotiate effectively.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The vacation scheme was incredibly well structured. There were departmental presentations on most days that gave us a flavour for the broad range of work that the firm does. When working under the supervision of an associate we had set tasks to do that provided us with the opportunity to experience the working environment and atmosphere of the firm. The vacation scheme also had scheduled events during the evening that served as good ice breakers and opportunities to socialise with both vacation scheme students and lawyers.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The general atmosphere experienced in the firm was very welcoming and inclusive. This made me feel involved in the cases that the people around me were working on.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • 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?
  • The opportunity to work at the firm for three weeks in two different departments gave me a greater understanding of what would be required of me were I to have a full time role with the firm. I learnt about the different tasks a lawyer undertakes, the structure of the day, and the importance of teamwork to a person's role as a lawyer.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The vacation scheme really helped me to understand the culture of the firm because I was working with a trainee and an associate and had the opportunity to experience a range of meetings and conferences. I was in a position to learn about the different types of work undertaken by different lawyers and how it all contributes to the case that is being worked on.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • 3/5

    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 plenty of opportunities for meeting other employees of the firm such as drinks events, dinner events and even a "secret event". The range of events organised gave us a good combination of formal, and slightly more relaxed occasions to network and meet other employees of Herbert Smith Freehills

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The social events that the firm had organised and put on were well attended by vacation scheme students, trainees, and partners. This meant that we were able to socialise with a variety of employees and build a more detailed picture of what life is like at the firm.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • 3/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I would recommend this vacation scheme to a friend as it was the perfect opportunity to experience the working environment and lifestyle of working in a city law firm.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

September 2014


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