First Year Workshop Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • The first day was a bit hectic with little time to breathe, but that was to be expected with everyone travelling into London, and in such a large organisation. I really enjoyed the variety of activities, from corporate M&A workshops to shadowing a trainee.

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

    • Everyone was happy to stop and talk, from associates to senior partners! They really made you feel like they wanted to work with you in the future, and that they valued all our opinions.

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

    • All my questions and concerns were answered in the nicest way possible. I even learnt about things and practice areas that I had never heard of

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

    • A lot of useful skills, from networking, negotiating, to general knowledge about different areas of law that were explained in a simple, yet comprehensive way.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We did run behind schedule at times, which meant allocated time elsewhere was lost. However, I don't feel that it had a massive impact on the overall experience.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • All the representatives were very welcoming, and the other people on the insight were friendly, I definitely made some good friends that I hope to see again on the circuit.

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

    • We received a workshop on the application process, and what to include in order to stand out to the firm.

    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?

    • I shadowed a trainee in the disputes resolution department, and others were in departments such as real estate, corporate, so you got a real feel for the every day work you would be hopefully doing as a trainee in the firm.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • We had a presentation from a partner about the culture of the firm, but there wasn't much else other than that.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I have much more direction now in terms of the type of firm I want to work for, and the area I'd like to qualify in.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • All travel expenses were reimbursed, and we were put up in a hotel in Covent Garden for the night.

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

    • There were opportunities at breakfast, as well as lunch. We also had an evening outing with partners and trainees

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

    • The firm took us on a trip up the Shard in the evening, followed by dinner at the Swan Bar next to the Globe Theatre.

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

    • Mainly sports teams, but I did see some signs on the wall about a music room, so maybe much more.

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

    • So much fun, and such a good opportunity.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2013

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