Vacation Schemer 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
4.7
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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
My daily tasks involved assisting my supervisor with one-off tasks such as drafting an email, recording minutes of a meeting, and reviewing documents. However, throughout the week, I was also given a longer task which required more time and effort and where I was given greater responsibility and independence. There were also training sessions and presentations almost every day.
Skills
I have developed my networking skills during my time here, both through the networking events and simply by meeting new people every day. I also honed my writing skills, whether that is how to draft and email or write a research note. I learnt new skills in drafting a witness statement, such as the questions asked and how to convey information in an effective way.
Business Insight
It was very illuminating to know about the firm from a business perspective as well, because you see what the firm's vision is and how they strategise accordingly.
Culture
The atmosphere was even more welcoming and friendly than I imagined. Everyone was genuinely so nice and so helpful and although everyone was different, everyone wanted to know more about you as a person. I felt very welcomed and at ease even within the first few days at the firm.
Your Impressions
I enjoyed the insight very much. I expected that it would be a good experience in terms of what I would learn but it was so much more than that.
Yes
I think it is best to just be yourself. HSF really wants to know you as yourself. There is no expectation to be a certain way.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
July 2024
