First Year Workshop Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • The First Year Workshop was excellently organised and thoroughly planned. Taking part in various group exercises (such as ADR and M&A negotiation exercises) significantly enhanced my understanding of tasks undertaken at trainee/associate level. I also gained a thorough insight into Herbert Smith Freehills, as considerable amount of time was devoted to Trainee Shadowing, which was very interesting and useful.

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

    • I felt that the firm took very good care of First Year workshop students. There was a genuine interest and enthusiasm from all staff involved in the variety of exercises and activities.

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

    • There were many opportunities to ask questions. I found that the guidance/support received from trainees we were shadowing was particularly useful.

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

    • Very useful career advice, in terms of application forms as well as interviews. I believe the skills concerning drafting of contracts will be particularly useful at assessment centres, where assessment takes place through similar exercises.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was a clear plan and agenda for both days. The structure was excellent and the firm put considerable effort to vary the exercises and activities we undertook during both days.

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

    • It was great! Great variety of exercises/tasks and presentations as well as fun activities at the end our first day.

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

    • I received considerable amount of guidance and advice in terms of my career path.

    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?

    • I found that shadowing the trainee particularly helped in my understanding of what it would be like to have full time role with the firm.

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

    • The presentations and subsequent shadowing felt genuine, giving a thorough understanding of the firm's culture.

    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?

    • Reimbursed Travel Expenses.

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

    • Plenty, ranging from presentations, lunches, Q/A panels to informal networking at an evening event.

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

    • Our visit to the Stardust exhibition and subsequent networking event at Covent Gardens was excellent!

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

    • There was considerable overview of the extra-curricular activities available to trainees and associates outside of the typical working hours.

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

    • Certainly! A great opportunity and very useful for future careers development!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2014

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