Intern Review
at Stephenson Harwood
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The law Law firm had a very open atmosphere from my first to last day. Moreover every day was uniquely interesting as work could suddenly arrive from another Associate or Partner.
Stephenson Harwood we’re very gracious in providing food amenities in the form of daily vouchers and overall everyone from the non -legal to legal staff were very approachable and eager to speak to me.
Ultimately it was a very rewarding 2 weeks.
Stephenson Harwood we’re very gracious in providing food amenities in the form of daily vouchers and overall everyone from the non -legal to legal staff were very approachable and eager to speak to me.
Ultimately it was a very rewarding 2 weeks.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I found learning about the business element of the firm to be very insightful.
I always understood the general importance of providing excellent legal services to clients but after listening to the insightful knowledge from the partners at the firm, I also took into consideration the firms operation as a business and the target revenues the firm has yearly.
Ultimately it was very insightful to learn more about the firms developmental aspirations.
I always understood the general importance of providing excellent legal services to clients but after listening to the insightful knowledge from the partners at the firm, I also took into consideration the firms operation as a business and the target revenues the firm has yearly.
Ultimately it was very insightful to learn more about the firms developmental aspirations.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have definitely improved a lot of my existing skills, particularly networking.
I found that my ability to approach and converse with senior management was greatly improved from my past legal experiences.
Ultimately I found that this was greatly aided by the fact that the people at the firm have an eagerness to speak to all people irrespective of their positions or ranks.
I found that my ability to approach and converse with senior management was greatly improved from my past legal experiences.
Ultimately I found that this was greatly aided by the fact that the people at the firm have an eagerness to speak to all people irrespective of their positions or ranks.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture was extremely welcoming and I particularly noted the ease at which I was able to talk with several people irrespective of their positions.
Prior to the vacation scheme I was anticipating a slightly more intense work atmosphere but I was pleasantly surprised to be proven wrong, as I found that in reality it was much more calm and open minded.
Prior to the vacation scheme I was anticipating a slightly more intense work atmosphere but I was pleasantly surprised to be proven wrong, as I found that in reality it was much more calm and open minded.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I was very appreciative of the various insights provided by the firm.Moreover personally I was able to attend various webinars and workshops with the current trainee intake which I found the delivery to be excellent.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Stephenson Harwood
5/5
Would you recommend Stephenson Harwood to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stephenson Harwood
I would say it is important to first highlight what your interested in and after researching the firm consider whether or not you align with the firms vision and would ideally see yourself working there for the long term.
Furthermore I would also advise any future applicant to have a diverse pool of sources when researching the firm, so that you can paint the most accurate picture of the firm as possible.
Furthermore I would also advise any future applicant to have a diverse pool of sources when researching the firm, so that you can paint the most accurate picture of the firm as possible.
