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: July 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.

I spent two weeks in disputes and one week in corporate, experiencing life as a trainee. I completed various tasks throughout my time with the firm, from research tasks to writing advice notes for real clients. The firm also provided numerous informative presentations and talks, as well as networking events.

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

It was great to experience what working in a law firm actually involves, and it was a privilege to meet trainees, associates and partners, who shared their insights into the legal profession.

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 developed numerous skills, such as time management, making sure I completed tasks for the appropriate deadlines, as well as my presentational skills, as we had to pitch our services to a bank.

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?

A very friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Everyone I interacted with was incredibly helpful and passionate about the firm. Numerous partners and associates agreed to meet with me in order to answer my questions and discuss their careers, for which I am very grateful.

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 thoroughly enjoyed the insight, and am excited to work with the firm in the future. It was an amazing experience which cemented my desire to work in commercial law.