Insight into the practice areas and culture at the law firm Opportunity to speak to Partners and Trainees alike learn about Digital Transformation take part in workshops on dispute resolution and commercial negotiation and take part in practice area c
The experience was a twoday scheme We had talks on topics such as an overview of the firm disputes advocacy probono work and case studies We also had interactive sessions such as an ADR workshop and networking sessions with both trainees and vari
The two days consisted of a series of engaging talks from partners and associates from key practice areas of the firm including Disputes and Corporate We heard from graduate recruitment how to create a competitive application to HSF I also got the oppo
There was a thorough daily plan which was really great for the structure of the day It gave enough times for breaks and still tried to make it interactive
There was a collection of insightful talks from trainees associates and partners as well as a series of focused workshops My favourite event was the ADR workshop where I collaborated with other attendees to solve a commercial issue for a fictitious cl
Workshops case studies and networking with HSF lawyers trainees and graduate recruitment team
Numerous events focused on the work of the firm and networking with trainees associates and partners of the firm
Over the twoday scheme we engaged in a range of activities including hearing case studies from cases that the Public and Corporate law departments had worked on an ADR workshop loads of networking opportunities a talk on HSFs pro bono work and mult
There was a wide range of activities arranged for us from networking events with partners and trainees to chocolate making and workshops to help explain and develop necessary skills
In general the insight day was filled with interactions with trainees partners and associates not only through skills workshop or general talks that provides an insight to the operations and practice areas of the firm but through networking sessions a
Developed key skills through interactive activities run by highly experienced lawyers throughout the different sectors in the firm Insights into disputes resolutions practice our marketleading corporate work and pro bono initiatives An opportunity t
Mixture of talks and interactive sessions
During the insight I was introduced to the firm and following this engaged in a disputes case study This was followed by an introduction to the advocacy group and the role of trainees in preparing and presenting During the afternoon we engaged in an
Various talks and workshops on different areas of the firm There are opportunities to be social including a 2 hour fun social activity and an interactive workshop with your peers
We used the online HopIn platform to attend a series of talks and seminars by different associates and Partners within the firm For the more interactive sessions such as networking with trainees and the careers fair we broke out into smaller groups s
A variety of employees at HSF including both trainees senior associates and partners discussed their career at the firm Workshops including both ADR and technical skills also took place along with a social event of chocolate making
2 day virtual scheme consisting of various talks on the firm the application process pro bono and disputes and corporate case studies workshops on ADR and technical skills networking with trainees and employees from different practice areas and a cho
Throughout this twoday programme we attended virtual presentations from different departments at HSF namely disputes corporate and ProBono We worked alongside peers in a mediation negotiation workshop which was oversaw by a trainee solicitor this w
A great mix of insighfult talks and workshops a practice ADR case study and application tips Even a chance to learn a new skill in making chocolate to end the day
I really enjoyed the virtual vacation scheme The socials presentations and the workload were all delivered very effectively even though it was all done online The socials were fun and engaging allowing me to really connect with the other people on the
