Vacation Scheme Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • I enjoyed the insight thoroughly. Everyone at the firm was very friendly and the quality of work available was great.

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

    • The vac scheme students were made to feel very welcomed during our time here. We had various presentations and events planned specially for us. Everyone in the departments I sat in was very friendly and approachable.

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

    • The trainees were very helpful and supportive in answering any questions I had about the work I was given and about the firm in general. My supervisors also gave me very good feedback on the work I did.

    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 was exposed to real work during the scheme so the skills I have developed are directly applicable during my training contract in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was structured such that a lot of the activities were in the first two weeks, which gave us more time in our second seat in the third week and time to prepare for our training contract interviews.

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

    • All the other vac schemers were great fun and we mixed as a group very well.

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

    • The firm organised a lot of department presentations for us so that we would get a good idea of the different practice areas. The firm also made sure that all our questions would be answered and we would have many opportunities for networking.

    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?

    • We were all sat in the same room as our supervisors who are either Senior Associates or Partners so we had a good idea of the kind of work they undertake on a daily basis. We were also assigned trainee buddies whom we could ask any questions.

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

    • Three weeks in the firm gave me a good insight into the interaction between team members within the firm.

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

    • I got a good glimpse into what life would be as a city solicitor and it confirmed to me that it was what I wanted.

    5/5

    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 many networking events organised.

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

    • The partner drinks were very relaxed which made it very enjoyable. There were also many social events planned where we could interact with trainees.

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

    • Found out about pro bono activities and team sports but a lot of people didn't know too much about them.

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

    • Yes. I've had a very enjoyable time and I got a great insight into the firm.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2015

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