Vacation Placement Review
at Stephenson Harwood
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2021
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
Each day, we had talks with different practice groups (including MIT, Corporate and Finance). The presentations gave an overview of the area, and then we had the chance to ask questions.
We also were given a few tasks to complete, including a research piece and a commercial litigation exercise.
We also were given a few tasks to complete, including a research piece and a commercial litigation exercise.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
We also had a talk specifically about Stephenson Harwood's business strategy which improved my understanding of their business model.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I developed my time management, communication and research skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
People were very friendly and open, and the two socials were a great opportunity to chat with trainees and learn about the open and friendly culture.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really enjoyed the insight.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Stephenson Harwood
4/5
Would you recommend Stephenson Harwood to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stephenson Harwood
Make sure you know your motivations for joining the firm and for a career in commercial law, and thoroughly research their practice areas.
