Summer Vacation Scheme Review
by Herbert Smith Freehills
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
4.7
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Culture
4.3
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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
This was a 3 week Vacation Scheme. For the first two weeks, I sat within one of the firm’s Corporate teams. I undertook research projects and helped on smaller tasks. In the final week, I sat in a finance team, where I helped with drafting amongst other tasks. There were also talks/presentations throughout the scheme, as well as socials.
Skills
I have developed a number of professional skills, including taking ownership over the quality of my own work and ensuring it is delivered on time (time-management/organisation). The scheme also helped to develop my networking skills.
Business Insight
It was useful to learn more about the firm and the roles available. It was useful to hear from a wide range of employees across a number of teams/sectors/roles.
Culture
The firm’s culture is collaborative. I found that people were available and happy to answer questions and explain more complex issues to me. They were also happy to tell me more about their experiences at the firm/in law more generally.
Your Impressions
I enjoyed the scheme and learnt a lot. I enjoyed being given interesting work that was challenging and allowed me to develop key skills. I enjoyed learning more about the tasks/jobs a trainee would take on during their training contract.
Yes
Be yourself - the firm really values individuals. It is important throughout the application process and the vacation scheme to demonstrate what you can do, but also what interests you more generally. Make sure to research the firm to understand which teams/areas interest you.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
July 2024
