First Year Workshop Review

Item: First Year Workshop at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Rating: 4.5
Author: Anonymous

at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Experience

4.5/5 - Skills Development

4.5/5 - Company Culture

4.5/5 - 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.

One the first day of the programme, we had a detailed corporate case study delivered by a partner as well as an introduction to the firm. This was followed by a dispute resolution workshop and application advice. On the second day we completed case studies, learnt about pro-bono opportunities and shadowed a trainee.
On both days, we attended departmental workshops.

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

It gave insight into what routes I would like to take when specialising as a lawyer or when I choose my seats as a trainee

Please rate how insightful you found the insight

4/5

How would you rate the structure of the insight

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I learned how to develop my application skills for when I apply for a vacation scheme at the firm. Firstly, I developed my understanding of opportunities at the firm including practice areas. Secondly, I attended talks that specifically addressed how we should approach our application.

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?

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

4/5

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

The inclusive company culture is one of the reasons I am attracted to the firm. All trainees and partners were welcoming and gave detailed advice thus the atmosphere was relaxed.

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?

4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

I enjoyed the insight to a high level due to the well structured programme.

Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight

5/5

Please rate how your experience met your expectations

4/5

Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

I was 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

- Contact current trainees or fee-earners on linkedin to gain an insight to why they chose HSF. If similar reasons align then ask for application advice.

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