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.

    • We were assigned a department for each week of the internship, with a trainee buddy and supervisor (a partner or senior associate). Each week, we completed assessed pieces of work for our supervisor, which included real work that the firm was working on. We also attended department presentations and social events, including partner drinks and pizza making.

    Skills

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

    • I have improved my skills in legal research and analysis. I have also improved my communication and social skills by working across departments and interacting with many new people everyday.

  • 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?

    • I really enjoyed understanding the law firm more thoroughly and about the pathways into law with the firm. It gave me an unparalleled insight into the firm, and whether it is a right fit for me.

  • 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?

    • The firm culture was exceptionally friendly. Every individual I met was friendly and went out of their way to make me feel welcome. In particular, trainees from across the firm reached out to me for coffees to discuss any concerns I may have and their journeys. I was really impressed by the company culture.

  • 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 really enjoyed the insight and felt very valued by the company. I would definitely recommend it to other students considering a career at HSF.

  • 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

    • I would advice them to reach out to trainees on LinkedIn to understand more about the firm. As much detail as you can gain from individuals within the firm to apply to the application is hugely beneficial. It also gives you a sense of whether you culturally 'fit' the firm.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Corporate Law

London

December 2022

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