Vacation Scheme Student Review

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

at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: April 2025

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.

The scheme combined events to increase our understanding of the firm and the legal profession, skill-based events to boost our legal research and drafting, and work given to us by our supervisors. We were also given trainee buddies and encouraged to meet others at the firm for regular coffees to better understand what it would be like to work there.

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

It was eye opening to see the way that the firm functioned and to be a part of it, if only for a short period of time. I also expanded my understanding of the roles of trainees and paralegals which, as a non-law student, I did not have a good prior knowledge of.

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 developed a host of skills during my time on the scheme including drafting, attention to detail, proofreading, and organisation.

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 general atmosphere during the scheme was extremely friendly and open. Everyone was very willing to go for coffees and answer any questions that you might have. The trainees buddies were also lovely in serving as an additional point of contact during the scheme.

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 very much enjoyed the scheme and the insight that it gave me into the firm. I think that it provided a better understanding of what the work would be like while providing ample opportunities to meet people from differing levels of seniority and getting to know the people around you, both those at the firm and others on the vacation scheme.

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 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

I would advise others who want to apply to Herbert Smith Freehills to do your research on the firm and try to understand the way that it functions and what values are important to it. I think preparation is key, both in submitting the written application online and in attending the assessment centre in person. Also, relax and be yourself when in interviews and on the vacation scheme, they want to know more about you as a person as well as how competent you are.

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