Herbert Smith Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I really enjoyed this placement and the time flew by!

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt well valued, and was included in the majority of their work.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisors were fantastic and always had time for me if I needed support.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I wsa reasonably busy througout my placement, but they were some inevitable quiet periods.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given responsibility in terms of legal research and preparing notes.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I revieved invaluale training, both through formal presentations and workshops, and informally through my supervisor and trainees.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere was relaxed and collegiate, whilst obviously hard-working.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement was well organised, with a good balance between timetabled activities and general time in the office.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm invested a lot of time in giving us informative presentations and workshops, run by senior members of the firm and trainees.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Everyone was given the chance to interview for the job at the end of the placement.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Our group was very sociable and friendly.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The high cost of living and socialising was expected considering the placement is in central London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • As expected from central London.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We had opportunities to do pro bono work and play sports.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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