Summer Vacation Scheme Review

Item: Summer Vacation Scheme at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

london

Review Submitted: July 2024

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 - Overview of Experience

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

My supervisors always kept me highly involved in day-to-day interactions with clients, including client calls and meets. I researched in the areas of corporate law and arbitration. I also attended in-person arbitration for the better part of one week during my dispute seat. Drafting research notes, process lists, company resolutions, board resolutions, share subscription agreements, as well as cross-jurisdictional analysis of different arbitration laws.

What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

Everyone was very helpful and collaborative when it came to information sharing. Through several Early Careers Team organised workshops and interactions, as well as through numerous coffee chats with the members of the firm - I was able to learn about the different roles and groups in the for, as well as the avenues to get involved in the different opportunities available at the firm.

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?

Yes! I was able to develop my research as well as advocacy skills by keenly observing the senior fee-earners in the firm perform their day-to-day duties. Additionally, a client-pitch exercise arranged by the early Careers team at HSF allowed me also to get involved in the business of the firm and learn about how the firm pitches to and securies client work.

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?

Amazing! A super collaborative and friendly atmosphere pervaded throughout the firm. There we little to no hierarchical structures present within the firm as well as within the different teams in the firm. Everyone was enthusiastic in ensuring I learned and progressed as much as possible in my 3 weeks at HSF. The emphasis on learning and understanding the work was unparalleled. Additionally, HSF ensured I quickly and seamlessly integrated with the firm and its culture.

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?

The Vac Scheme was very enjoyable. I was able to explore the firm's diverse opportunities as well as avenues for growth. Additionally, I learned through my experiences and first-hand interactions how the values the firm boasts are truly central to its organization and working. The vac scheme was tailored perfectly to fit my areas of legal interests as well ensuring ample opportunity to truly get to know and understand the firm's culture and its people.

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 and reimbursed expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

5/5

Would you recommend Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer to a friend?

Yes

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Be yourself! This should be your motto when applying at HSF - they want to secure talent that is ambitious, unique, diverse, and, most importantly, individualistic. Feel free to show your values and principles in your application - the firm is truly accepting and even encouraging of the same. Ensure you research the firm well and speak to as many people as you can before applying to get a hint of its culture and objectives. This will help you stand out. Finally ensure you are able to make your motives for working at HSF clear in your application!

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