First Year Workshop Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • It was a wonderful two days spent at a great company with great people.

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

    • The partners and trainees went out of their way to make us feel at home and at ease.

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

    • We shadowed a trainee for 4 hours, which I thought was very generous of HSF.

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

    • I gained a valuable insight into a life at a City law firm and must say it has been an eye opening experience, which will definitely help with the application process.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There were activities well-spaced out over the 2 days.

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

    • It was a very relaxed and open atmosphere.

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

    • They held dispute resolution workshops which was pretty insightful.

    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 hands on experience and a shadowing stint, so I must say it was very insightful.

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

    • From the open and relaxed atmosphere atmosphere one can easily tell that the HSF culture is very inclusive and welcoming.

    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?

    • Travel Expenses

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

    • We got to speak to trainees and associates and even partners.

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

    • We went to the Shard and a bar afterwards for drinks for a great time.

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

    • Yes, and HSF has plenty to offer.

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

    • Yes, as mentioned earlier: great firm, great people.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2014

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