First Year Workshop Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • Really great, informative and well-structured program!

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

    • The Shard, dinner & drinks, the food, the resources, hotel accommodation etc. made us feel like royalty for the duration of our two-day stya.

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

    • Learning about what a career as a lawyer is like, handy tips, workshops were incredibly useful and informative.

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

    • Insight into the application process and the workshops were particularly interesting.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Busy from 9 am to 12 am without feeling bored for one minute in between! Great variety of activities as well.

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

    • The other students were absolutely amazing, as were all the Herbert Smith Freehills lawyers and the general fun and energetic vibe throughout all our activities.

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

    • The social activities as well as workshops & talking to other lawyers were great.

    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?

    • Learnt about the ins and outs of the kind of work you did, working hours, general company culture.

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

    • Particularly after speaking to all the trainees and solicitors.

    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?

    • Travel expenses (and all the freebies during the workshop!)

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

    • Many opportunities to chat with the trainees, solicitors and partners, enough to even develop mini friendships.

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

    • Shard, dinner & drinks were amazing bonding opportunities.

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

    • Talked to a few trainees about secondments and pro bono opportunities.

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

    • Absolutely amazing experience, would do the same thing over again just because it was such a ball!

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2014

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