First Year Insight Workshop Attendant Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • I enjoyed it very much.

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

    • They treated us well.

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

    • A lot of support given.

    4/5
  • 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 information.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Well organised.

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

    • A good atmosphere.

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

    • Had courses to attend on topics like ADR, and Corporate M&A.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Could shadow a trainee for an afternoon where I saw cases, took a tour of the office, had coffee etc.

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

    • Quite a lot. Many Partners in the firm were trained at the firm too. #1jobforlife

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were put up in a nice hotel and had our travel expenses reimbursed which is always great.

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

    • Got to meet people at all levels at the firm including Partners, Associates and Trainees.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Great opportunities to network in an informal setting (drinks at Covent Garden and viewing the Bailey Stardust Exhibition).

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

    • Yes there are a lot of activities outside of work and a range of sports/music clubs to join.

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

    • Yup

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2014

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