Summer Vacation Scheme Student Review

- Very enjoyable vacation scheme. - Fantastic opportunity to gain experience in 3 different areas of the firm. - The work that I was assigned during the vacation scheme was varied and very interesting in nature. - We were required to attend a number of insightful workshops which included: a corporate case study, a cross examination advocacy session, a pro bono presentation etc.

- I did feel valued and appreciated by the firm and its employees whilst I was there. My 3 different supervisors for the summer vacation scheme were very engaging and spent a lot of time (from their busy schedules) in mentoring me and setting me interesting work tasks. The firm also put on a number of social events which gave students on the scheme the opportunity to converse and engage with employees at all levels ranging from partners to trainees.

- A lot of guidance and support was provided during the vacation scheme. All 3 of my supervisors were constantly checking up on me and giving me feedback on work that I was doing for them. My trainee buddy was always on hand to answer any questions that I had and offered me lots of support with my work.

- The summer vacation scheme was a fantastic insight into the career of a lawyer in a top commercial law firm. Lots of presentations and workshops were put on for us outside of our work in our departments and this enabled us to gain a broader understanding of the various areas that the firm works in. This really informed us of the career opportunities available at a city law firm.

- The summer vacation scheme was very well structured throughout the 3 weeks. The firm offered a packed schedule that was full of a wide variety of activities, workshops and socials. The graduate recruitment team did an excellent job in coordinating all the various elements of the scheme to make sure that in ran smoothly and the students felt that the scheme was very professionally run/organised.

- The atmosphere at the firm during the vacation scheme was very stimulating. Everyone at the firm was extremely approachable and happy to answer any questions that you had. This open door policy made my time at the firm very enjoyable as it didn't feel as though students on the scheme were being unduly scrutinised or put under too much pressure. The firm was genuinely a place that I looked forward to going into every morning.

- The firm invested a large amount of time in focusing on personal training and development. The students on the scheme attended a number of case studies and workshops specifically designed to improve our knowledge and understanding of the various types of work that the firm does. In addition, my 3 supervisors, the graduate recruitment team and my trainee buddy were always checking up on me to ask how I was doing and offering me lots of guidance and support.

- The summer vacation scheme gave a really unique insight into what it would be like to work at Hogan Lovells in the future. Everyone at the firm that I spoke to was incredibly honest in response to any questions that I asked them and this really helped inform my understanding of the firm and whether it would be somewhere that I wanted to work. Lots of information was also provided to students on the scheme specifically on what a training contract at the firm would involve.

- The company culture was evident throughout my time at the firm. There was very much an open door policy which anyone within the firm to approach a colleague at any level of seniority with questions or issues. On the scheme we were also exposed to lots of partners, associates and trainees from different departments at the many workshops and social events that were provided by the firm.

- The summer vacation scheme really pushed me in the right direction when coming to decide that I wanted to pursue a career in commercial law. There was lots of focus throughout the scheme put on professional development and the various opportunities that the firm could offer during your training contract. The firm was also realistic that not all students on the scheme may not want to pursue a career in commercial law and informed us of the ways in which we could get as much as possible from the scheme.

- During the summer vacation scheme I was paid £400 per week across the three weeks. This was/is a very good salary for a vacation scheme considering how competitive they are to get onto and it was very much appreciated.

- There was ample opportunity to network with and meet employees throughout the firm. The social events allowed us to engage on a more relaxed level with lawyers of varying seniority and it was particularly nice to be able to ask any questions that we had without thinking that we were being judged. In addition, if we had particular interests in certain departments of the firm we were encouraged by the graduate recruitment team to get in touch with various key contacts and they were always more than happy to take us out for coffee and tell us more about their work and what it involves.

- The networking and social opportunities were plentiful and very enjoyable. To each networking session and social event lots of employees of the firm were invited to engage with the students and talk to them in a more relaxed environment. Students on the scheme were treated to a couple of very nice dinners, a speed boat experience on the Thames and a trip to Bounce. All were very well organised and a lot of fun.

- We were given lots of information about sports and other activities that we could get involved in whilst at the firm.

- Would definitely recommend the vacation scheme to a friend. It was very enjoyable and I feel as though I really got a lot out of it.