Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • 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.
  • This experience was amazing. I have gained an insight into 2 practice areas - disputes and corporate - both of which were very interesting. I have completed various tasks such as researching into specific points of law.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed key skills such as time management, communication, teamwork and critical thinking.


  • 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?
  • Gaining an insight into the real-life work at a commercial law firm was incredibly amazing.


  • 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
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Everyone I have met at the firm has been incredibly nice and welcoming. Everyone has also been willing to help with any problems.


  • 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?
  • I enjoyed the insight to a high extent. I found the work to be very interesting and the culture to be amazing as everyone is really nice at the firm. I would love to go back to the firm.


  • 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 Herbert Smith Freehills
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Herbert Smith Freehills to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Research the firm and speak to people at the firm.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

June 2022


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