Spring Vacation Scheme 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.

    • The scheme is excellent. I got two seats of my choice. Both of my supervisors were very helpful. The grad recruitment team put on so many informative events over the two weeks and made a real effort to give us a holistic view of the firm and make sure that we felt included. Loved it so much.

    Skills

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

    • Legal research Presentation Communication Teamwork Time management Legal drafting

  • 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 really interested me in a legal career in the City. I especially enjoyed learning about the international opportunities available in the firm.

  • 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?

    • Very friendly and inclusive. There was a range of individuals with very different personalities yet everyone worked together as a team.

  • 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?

    • Very much. Really enjoyed my two weeks and hope to train at 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

    • Be yourself, be nice, and be interesting.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

April 2024

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