Student Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The two-week Winter Vacation Scheme provided a thoroughly enjoyable insight into the inner workings of a global law firm.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • The numerous extra-curricular events that Herbert Smith Freehills organise, as well as the trainee buddy that you are assigned, ensure you feel valued throughout the duration of the scheme,

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Both my trainee buddy and the senior supervisor were always available were I to have any concerns or queries - be that work-related or about the firm itself.

    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 most important thing I learnt over the course of the scheme was what skills Herbert Smith Freehills valued in potential trainees, and the nature of work/lifestyle I can expect from a career as a coporate lawyer.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The scheme was well organised, combining a variety of different departmental presentations and extra-curricular events, such as a circus skills workshop and partner drinks reception.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Herbert Smith Freehills made every effort to ensure that the atmosphere amongst the vacation scheme students was relaxed and friendly and the same can be said regarding my interaction with associates of the firm in general.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Frrom the outset the firm emphasised the need to develop the sort of skills that would be useful for a career in law. The negotiation skills workshop just one example of this.

    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?
  • By splitting the scheme into two seats (in my case Corporate and Litigation), the firm provided a great insight into the "twin-engines" of the firm. On top of this, there were presentations on the various areas of the firm, to provide a feel for all the different sectors that you could work in should you join them as a trainee.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • A personal highlight of my two weeks was the presentation by the (since retired) Senior Partner Jonathan Scott. His experiences, having watched the firm evolve over the course of his career, and his impression of the firm's culture were a valuable insight.

    3/5

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

    5/5

    Everything Else

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


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Depending on your particular seat, there were a number of opportunities to meet other employees of the firm, as part of your involvement in "live" projects.

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • There were several organised drinks and receptions designed to help students integrate and meet people from all levels of the firm.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • A introductory talk at the beginning explained in detail the extra-curricular opportunities for the firm's employees. The firm showed a high-level of commitment to the pro-bono projects available.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes, I would.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South West

April 2015


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