Spring Vacation Scheme Review

by Hogan Lovells

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • It was far more enjoyable than I had expected it to be due to the approachability of the firm. Although certain tasks did involve a certain amount of hard work, it was a fantastic insight.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I got to actually complete several tasks that needed doing during my placement and was always made to feel welcome, whether my senior associates or trainees.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There was no such thing as a stupid question!

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

    • We were given mock interviews and a mock group assessment which were particularly helpful...

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We were given a timetable at the start of the week. Our days were well-structured with work shadowing in the afternoons and an assortment of talks, networking events, case studies and workshops throughout the morning.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The atmosphere wasn't quite 'fun never stopped' but there certainly was an open door policy and as a group everyone on the placement got on excellently.

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

    • Considering that we are only first years, they invested a considerable amount.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • To a large extent!!!!!!!!!!!!

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It confirmed that all of the phrases and mottos used on the website are in fact accurate.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It has really made me seriously consider a career as a solicitor.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was both paid and my travel expenses were covered.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • We were each assigned a trainee mentor who contacted us prior to the Spring Vac Scheme and there was a networking lunch with trainees and a dinner with partners and graduate recruitment.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Perhaps more time to spend with other people on the scheme would have been beneficial.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • We had a presentation on pro bono work!

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • An incredible experience.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Corporate Law

London

April 2013

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