Vacation Scheme student Review

by Hogan Lovells

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Really good fun. There were a number of opportunities to really get involved in the work and at no point did I ever have nothing to do - in fact far from!

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

    • Every piece of work that I did had somebody spend their time to look over it and to say how I had done, and when I had done something well, they made sure that my supervisor knew to that affect which was really nice.

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

    • You get allocated a trainee mentor as well as your rotating supervisors - both of whom gave really good help and support especially in the lead up to the interview.

    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 don't know as of yet, but I imagine needing to be succinct will be useful.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well timetabled and everyone knew what they were doing. There was a project though that you ideally should get working on as quickly as possible as once you got half way through the scheme it was quite difficult to find the time for it.

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

    • Everybody really is as nice as the stereotype of Hogan Lovells suggests - though don't be fooled, everyone is also totally on the top of their game; just the atmosphere was very friendly.

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

    • They gave a lot of training and presentations specific to the legal sector not just the firm from a number of really good individuals.

    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?

    • Apart from an awareness of the true hours, I fell as though we were treated much like new trainees.

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

    • You really get immersed in the different aspects of the firm from the beginning.

    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?

    • For those that need to find accommodation in London and do not study there/have somewhere to stay, it might be a bit of a push at the money paid, though it does seem to be the standard rate amongst London law firms.

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

    • A number of opportunities several times a week

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

    • Really good fun and quite informal. Even with the partners, you could ask most questions you wanted to.

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

    • There are a number of invites to things such as the cricket or pro bono groups.

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

    • I really enjoyed my time here and had a really good experience.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2014

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