Student Review

by Hogan Lovells

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • Graduate recruitment were extremely friendly and helpful as we're all the employees. I have made excellent friends with my fellow vacation scheme attendees which improved my experience also.

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

    • In my departments I was given similar work to that of a trainee which made me feel valued. Also feedback was good on the work I did.

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

    • In the majority of departments I received excellent guidance and help when needed despite the fact my supervisors were very busy.

    4/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My time in the Real Estate department really built on my knowledge and put into practise what I had studied during my Land Law module at university.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured and excellently executed. The social activities were excellent as were the talks and workshops.

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

    • I could not ask for a more friendly and hospitable work environment.

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

    • The workshops provided excellent skills and really helped me improve my commercial awareness.

    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?

    • Very realistic view of what life is like as a trainee within the firm.

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

    • I had a good idea about the firm ethos which was confirmed during my time there. The friendly open-door policy is very useful.

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

    • I already knew I wanted a career in commercial law and the scheme concreted this.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • The pay was good and was just enough to afford accomodation and travel expenses for those who live outside of London.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Partner lunches were very useful as were the social events.

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

    • Very good.

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

    • I managed to speak to a range of employees about their social lives and hobbies outside of work.

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

    • Absolutely. Most of my friends will be applying for the 2018 scheme.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

September 2017

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