Workshop Student Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • It was a thoroughly enjoyable and enriching experience

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

    • We were treated as strong potential candidates for the firm

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

    • We were even allowed to work shadow

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

    • Tips towards potential career paths was outstanding

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Fluent and enjoyable, I was never bored or left with nothing to do

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

    • I made a number of friends and it was a very friendly atmosphere

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

    • They gave us a strong chance to proceed to the Vacation Scheme next Summer

    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 were given a feel of the work involved and the atmosphere

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

    • I was incredibly impressed by the company and its approach to work

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Incredibly generous travel allowance

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

    • There was work shadowing and a post-work networking dinner/drinks

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

    • It was good to interact with employees of varying stature in the firm

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • We were told about sports teams and Pro Bono opportunities

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

    • It was the best insight programme I have done

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2014

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