Vacation Scheme Candidate Review
at Stephenson Harwood
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.5/5
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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.
Attending talks from partners, associates, trainees and other representatives of the firm. Completing typical trainee tasks. Giving presentations / group work. Social events.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was interesting to learn about how the firm sees long term value in developing their trainees into future partners.
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?
Developed a greater insight into the role of a trainee at a city law firm. Developed some basic trainee skills.
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Open, friendly and supportive. Everyone was willing to offer genuine and honest insight into their roles and the firm, and take time out of their busy days to have conversations with us.
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?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed the week, and felt a great effort was made for it to be as engaging virtually as in real life.
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
Take the time to speak to representatives from the firm prior to applying either through open days or organisations such as Aspiring Solicitors.
