Student Review

I loved the insight into Herbert smith freehills. In the two days I was there I was able to see trainees, associates, partners, various departments and speak with the graduate recruitment team. I came away with great enthusiasm for my future career and a great view of Herbert smith freehills.

During my time at the firm everyone greeted me and was more than happy to explain anything I didn't understand. I was given real work to do during my shadowing and a number of partners took time out of their busy schedules to deliver workshops.

We received a lot of guidance. The graduate recruitment team gave us advice on applications and assessment days. Partners, associates and trainees gave us insightful information and advice about the different departments and what to expect from training contracts.

I believe the insight scheme has furthered my motivation and enthusiasm for law and will help with my studies. The information I was able to glean from graduate recruitment and trainees will assist me when applying for vacation schemes and training contracts. The skills I developed during the workshops will be a great addition to my CV and also my extra-curricular activities.

The insight had a great schedule. There was a mix of both networking, insight, workshops and question time. We got to see a little bit of London, mix with senior employees, shadow associates and participate in workshops. All of these were well scheduled in that we had an intensive workshop followed by a light networking event.

The atmosphere in Herbert smith freehills was very open and friendly. I got the impression that the firm is a very modern, forward thinking firm built on enthusiastic and intelligent employees.

Due to my insight being a first year programme I was only there for two days. However, the firm offered it's senior partners and associates to deliver workshops which I bekieve was a great investment to develop the skills which each workshop intended to enhance.

Every session I participated in gave me an insight into the firm. I regularly had the chance to speak with employees and to ask questions about life in the firm. I was given the opportunity to shadow a trainee for an afternoon during which time I was able to assist in completing work and to ask questions about being a trainee.

I have a great insight into the firm after visiting. Whilst the website is very detailed it is difficult to get a real sense of a firm from just reading about it. Meeting everyone in the firm I was a great way to understand the firm's ethos.

This insight has definitely confirmed that I want to be a commercial lawyer in the city of London. Getting to undertake real work was useful to assess my compatibility with the career.

I was given up to £100 for travel expenses as well as being provided with accommodation. We were provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.

Yes, regular networking opportunities both at the firm and elsewhere. There was a good mix of trainees, associates and partners at all of the events. There was a relaxed atmosphere and I felt able to speak to everyone and to ask questions.

Very insightful and informative. I gained a lot of useful information which will assist me when I come to apply for vacation schemes and training contracts. I spoke to a partner who explained the career path he followed from law student to partner.

I discovered which activities which anyone I spoke to participated in so I have a fair idea of what is on offer.

Definitely! It's a great opportunity to meet new people, ascertain your career aspirations and get real experience of a London law firm.