Vacation Scheme Review

by Hogan Lovells

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • The insight was extremely enjoyable and has certainly confirmed that a career in the City (and Hogan Lovells!) is suitable for me.

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

    • Everyone I encountered went out of their way to make me feel welcome. In particular the trainees who organised work shadowing for us each afternoon really helped us feel a part of the team.

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

    • Each student was matched with a trainee mentor for the week who acted as a point of contact if any issues were to arise. Further to this we were welcome to speak to the graduate recruitment team at any stage.

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

    • The insight into the work of a large City law firm will be of excellent use in years to come, as will the hints and tips for applications.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We were sent a detailed timetable in advance which was very well thought out.

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

    • Everyone I met was extremely friendly and welcoming and there was a great working atmosphere which was conducive to learning.

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

    • Partners, associates, trainees and graduate recruitment staff took time out of their busy schedules to provide talks and workshops for us each morning which have proved to be invaluable!

    5/5
  • 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?

    • We had plenty of opportunity to discuss working at Hogan Lovells with lawyers at all levels, and were given first hand insight into life in the office each day.

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

    • Spending time in the office each afternoon was proof that the culture of Hogan Lovells is as positive as it claims to be.

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

    • Invaluable - as well as being given guidance on future careers we were able to see first hand what it may be like working at the firm which confirmed that this is a suitable career path for me!

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • On top of being paid for the experience the firm reimbursed me for considerable travel expenses.

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

    • There was an excellent partner hosted dinner in the middle of the week and several networking lunches.

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

    • The food was always excellent and there was a nice relaxed atmosphere at all events.

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

    • We were given ample time to discuss this with trainees, associates and partners, particularly at the social events.

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

    • I would recommend this experience to anyone, not only will it look great on a CV there is so much to be learnt from a week spent in a large City firm.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Legal/Law

London

April 2014

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