Student Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I found every aspect of the first year workshop enjoyable! I feel it provided an invaluable insight into the firm, whilst also creating an enjoyable expereince when taking part in various workshops.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Even as a first year I felt personally welcomed into the firm, with all employees offering advice and support at any given opportunity.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I feel every element of the workshop provided me with support for tasks I was undertaking across the two days as well as support for my future legal career.

    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 feel all of the skills I learnt and the knowledge I acquired will be hugely helpful in applications for vacation schemes and training contracts. I also feel the information about working within the company will be of great help when applying for experiences within any city firm .

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Every aspect of the insight was extremely well structured. I feel there was an exceptional balance between workshops, information sessions and networking experiences.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Every member of the firm were all exceptionally welcoming with the overall atmosphere being friendly, inviting and collaborative.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I feel the firm invested a lot of time and effort in helping develop each individual as well as training the group as a whole to develop essential skills for life as a solicitor.

    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?
  • The opportunity to talk to a variety of members from all areas of the firm, as well as being able to shadow a solicitor for the afternoon provided me with a true insight into the everyday life of an employee. I was also given an insight into the extra work and incredible experiences that many have been lucky enough to undertake.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • I feel I have a true understanding of the firms diverse and welcoming culture and am confident in saying that the insight days provided me with an invaluable insight into how the firm functions.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The content of the day was vital in helping me establish that a career as a solicitor in a city law firm is definitely for me!

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was adequately reimbursed for my travel expenses and put up in a beautiful hotel.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There was an exceptional range of various networking opportunities which were incredibly useful in providing me with different insights into the firm and the firm's work.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The networking opportunities were incredible, especially the trip to the London eye and evening drinks/food at Skylon. There were so many opportunities to talk to so many different people.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • We were given sufficient information regarding the firms pro-Bono opportunities, which all sound greatly appealing.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I would recommend this experience to anyone! It was an incredible insight and a wonderful opportunity!

    5/5

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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

North East

April 2015


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