Visiting student on workshops Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Evening networking event particularly enjoyable

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Felt like a lot of investment went into the event

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

    • Lots of detailed information given

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

    • Very in depth insight into life at the firm - useful for career choices

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Good mix of talks, workshops and shadowing

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and wiling to answer questions

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Mainly group activities

    1/5
  • 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?

    • Speaking to trainees was very helpful

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

    • Spoke to lots of people in a variety of areas in the firm which was useful

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

    • Helpful to speak to a variety of departments about different areas of work in a law firm

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Lots of investment in the day and evening events and hotel

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

    • The evening event was great

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

    • Relaxed atmosphere, trip up the shard was very exciting

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

    • Pro bono

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Best event I've been to so far for first years

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Voluntary

London

April 2013

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