Insight Scheme Attendee 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
Various talks on the work HSF does, particular insights on the firms specialties on disputes, how to apply affectively to vacation schemes, what is required in the assessment centre, and why you should work for HSF. Food was provided throughout the scheme along with a social organised by the firm on the evening of the first day. Overall the scheme was highly beneficial for somebody thinking of applying to the firm.
Skills
Yes. We had a ADR workshop which required effective negotiation to achieve the client’s goal and meet an agreement which benefitted both parties. This is a skill required for commercial lawyers, especially those working in disputes. Also, I developed the skill of networking not only with solicitors, and the GR team but also with fellow applicants. Also, I developed the skill of researching when I shadowed a trainee solicitor.
Business Insight
It was certainly enlightening. The law fair provided an overview of the different seats at the firm and all the solicitors were really helpful in giving an insight into what a trainee is required to do in all seats.
Culture
The atmosphere at the firm was one of friendliness. I certainly got the impression that if I had the opportunity to work at HSF, I would be supported through my professional development and would ge given as much responsibility as I could handle.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed the insight for the opportunities is provided regarding learning more about the firm but also in talking to those in a similar position to myself. Something that I was able to do at the organised social.
Yes
You need to be true to yourself, don’t write on your application what you think HSF want you to write. Also, ensure that your reasons for wanting to work for the firm are well-founded and with each reason provide evidence.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
April 2024
