First Year Spring Vacation Scheme Review

by Hogan Lovells

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • A fantastic week - both insightful and fun. A great group of people to work with and very well-cared for by the graduate recruitment team.

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

    • We were treated with importance, as if we were already future member of the firm. It felt like a two-way system of observation on our performance, but more importantly on assessing the firm for ourselves too.

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

    • No questions were left unanswered, the Trainees helped in every way possible and the workshops left me highly informed.

    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 already have a better understanding of commercial law, international firms, the interview process and even contract law.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • A full timetable was given, explained and followed.

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

    • Light-hearted and fun, but informative. It did not feel like a week-long interview, more of a learning experience.

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

    • They gave us a wide preview of all practice areas and well-organised workshops to develop a variety of skills

    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?

    • Shadowing the Trainees gave a real feel for what kind of work they did. Q&A sessions also allowed us to understand the nature of the lifestyle.

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

    • The culture was fantastic and the people were very welcoming, exactly the culture a law student would like to work in.

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

    • 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?

    • Many networking events, sessions lead by different employees and meals together.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Informal, exciting and with a good variety of lawyers.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2016

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