Placement Student Review

by Stephenson Harwood

Rating

4.9/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • We had 2 to 3 daily talks from people in different practice areas to give us an insight into the firm and its work. This would generally be followed by a daily task. We also had opportunities to network with the firm's employees.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I learnt a range of skills such as drafting and legal writing. I also improved existing skills such as presentation skills, communication skills, organisational skills, and networking skills.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was very exciting to see the different types of work and roles available.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 4/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The culture was very welcoming and the people were friendly. Stephenson Harwood is serious about investing in its people and you feel it throughout the application process. The firm is also very committed to diversity and inclusion, and are constantly looking for more ways to expand their initiatives.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The insight was very enjoyable. The scheme exceeded my expectations.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Stephenson Harwood
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Stephenson Harwood to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stephenson Harwood
  • Do in-depth research on the firm at all stages of your application process and get a good understanding of the work that they do. Apply that knowledge to the tasks that you will be given at the assessment centre.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

June 2021


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