First Year Workshop Review
by Herbert Smith Freehills
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Herbert Smith Freehills
- 7. Would you recommend Herbert Smith Freehills to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Herbert Smith Freehills
Overview
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 ADR workshop. This involved discussing case details, creating mediation terms and discussing with another group representing the other party’s interests. Finally, Day 1 ended with a Chocolate making social activity.
Skills
I’ve been able to develop my teamwork skills through the ADR workshop. It helped me to be attentive to and perceptive of other arguments and mediation strategies. Furthermore, during the chocolate making activity, my breakout group helped create a proposal for a new chocolate bar. I was able to develop my creative and teamwork skills further, as we had to discuss the name, marketing strategy and other aspects of the product.
Business Insight
It was really intriguing and exciting. The firm has a detailed array of options and all the speakers throughout the sessions gave thorough and engaging insights into the role of trainees in various groups.
Culture
Extremely welcoming, warm and open. I appreciated the involvement of Partners, Senior Associates and Associates who were willing to spend time answering questions in the main stage and through the chat function. Both [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] ran the sessions engagingly and with consummate professionalism, and all the sessions were run well.
Your Impressions
To a large extent. I really enjoyed the networking opportunities and the group work opportunities, especially through the ADR workshop and with the trainee networking session. All the sessions were engaging and I enjoyed hearing the work the firm has engaged in.
Yes
Be specific in applying to the firm. Tailor your interests and experiences to what the firm is looking for. Finally, give your all because Herbert Smith Freehills are a wonderful firm. I have thoroughly enjoyed my insight and I can’t wait to apply for a Vacation Scheme and hopefully secure a Training Contract here!
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law
West Midlands
April 2021
