Vacation scheme student Review
at Stephenson Harwood
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2022
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
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Overview of Experience
4.3/5
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Skills Development
3.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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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.
Day to day involved tasks that would typically be set to a trainee, such as preparing a research document, or assisting with bundling for example. We also attended many talks throughout the week, such as talks on specific practice areas, or on legal tech for example.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The firm put a lot into learning about the business environment and other roles within the firm (not just lawyers). We had talks from lots of other areas of the firm such as Diversity and Inclusion, as well as legal information services. This enabled our greater understanding of how the firm operates and makes business.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed my research skills and ability to view large amounts of complex data and identify the key parts specific to that matter.
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
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone at the firm were incredibly helpful and friendly. You didn’t feel embarrassed to ask questions and they made you feel very comfortable from the get go!
I also really appreciate that the firm’s culture is very respectful of peoples’ lives outside of work, especially for those that have children.
I also really appreciate that the firm’s culture is very respectful of peoples’ lives outside of work, especially for those that have children.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I absolutely loved it. Throughout the whole two weeks I thoroughly enjoyed my time.
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 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
Be yourself and throw yourself at any opportunity that might come your way!
