Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Hogan Lovells

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • I have participated in three vacation schemes and the vacation scheme at Hogan Lovells was undoubtedly the most challenging, interesting and exciting placement.

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

    • The graduate recruitment team, lawyers and trainees were extremely welcoming - I felt that the vacation scheme students were valued and that everyone wanted us to get the most out of the scheme.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The scheme was extremely well organised: guidance and support were available at every stage. Not only were the graduate recruitment team always on hand to answer any questions, each vacation scheme student was assigned a 'trainee mentor' and also a designated supervisor (a qualified lawyer).

    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 think that the skills which I developed will make much of a difference to my degree studies: the academic study of law and the practice of law are very different. However, the skills which I developed will be very useful in the future when I am a trainee solicitor.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The structure of the insight was seamless, it was clear that a lot of thought had gone into this.

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

    • Interesting and challenging work, welcoming colleagues, friendly group of vacation students, impressive socials.

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

    • It definitely felt that the firm had invested in the vacation scheme students. A lot of people gave up a lot of time in order to make sure that the vacation scheme students were welcomed, were given interesting work to do and were able to get the most out of the scheme.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Fantastic insight. I felt that the vacation scheme students were treated as if we were new trainee solicitors.

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

    • Extremely helpful. Everyone was very open to talking to the vacation scheme students and making sure we got a proper understanding of what it would be like to work at the firm.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I already knew that I wanted to train as a solicitor at a top commercial law firm. However, the scheme certainly helped to confirm this.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • The vacation scheme students were each paid GBP 300 per week.

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

    • Yes - many opportunities both during the scheme and also at the social events.

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

    • Excellent socials including dragon boat racing and dinner at The Ivy. Socials were well attended by trainees, graduate recruitment, lawyers (of all levels), future joiners etc.

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

    • Sports teams, choir, volunteering...

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • This is undoubtedly one of the best vacation schemes in the City.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

August 2015

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