Vacation Placement Review

by Stephenson Harwood

Rating

4.1/5
  • Skills
    4.0
  • Business Insight
    4.0
  • Culture
    4.3
  • Your Impressions
    4.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

    • Each day, we had talks with different practice groups (including MIT, Corporate and Finance). The presentations gave an overview of the area, and then we had the chance to ask questions. We also were given a few tasks to complete, including a research piece and a commercial litigation exercise.

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I developed my time management, communication and research skills.

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

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?

    • 4/5
  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development

    • 4/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

    • We also had a talk specifically about Stephenson Harwood's business strategy which improved my understanding of their business model.

  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight

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

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

    • 3/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • People were very friendly and open, and the two socials were a great opportunity to chat with trainees and learn about the open and friendly culture.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

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

    • 4/5
  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?

    • 4/5

    Your Impressions

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

    • I really enjoyed the insight.

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight

    • 4/5
  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations

    • 4/5
  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Stephenson Harwood

    • 4/5
  • 7. Would you recommend Stephenson Harwood to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stephenson Harwood

    • Make sure you know your motivations for joining the firm and for a career in commercial law, and thoroughly research their practice areas.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2021

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