Vacation scheme Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • The insight was great fun and gave me a great experience of what a career as a city lawyer entails.

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

    • I was given real work to do for real clients. At no point did I feel undervalued.

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

    • I was assigned a trainee buddy and a supervisor who were both welcoming and helpful.

    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 insight has developed some of my skills that I would use as a city lawyer.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was very organised as there were socials, networking events and lectures.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and welcoming.

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

    • There was a negotiation workshop that was very beneficial.

    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?

    • I feel that I have been given a great overall picture of what it would be like to be a city solicitor.

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

    • Greatly. Having networking events helped with understanding the culture of the firm.

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

    • It has solidified my desire to become a city solicitor.

    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?

    • Yes, there were many events organised.

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

    • They were great as the solicitors at the firm were very welcoming and friendly.

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

    • Yes

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

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

London

July 2015

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