Summer Vacation Scheme Student Review

Item: Summer Vacation Scheme Student at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Rating: 4.9
Author: Anonymous

at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

Liverpool St, London

Review Submitted: July 2022

Overall Rating

4.9 /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

4.8/5 - 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 vacation scheme gave us a useful insight into what commercial law is all about, with various presentations on the different departments at HSF. On a day-to-day basis, legal research was conducted, legal notes were drafted and contracts were thoroughly read.

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

Arranging coffee chats with trainees, associates and partners were encouraged. A formal social event was also organised to network with partners over drinks and canapés. In addition, an event on diversity and inclusion made us more aware of how the firm supports those who are carers, including new mums and dads.

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 been introduced to the structure of legal notes, and have honed my legal research skills. Collaboration was also fostered, working in teams to complete various aspects of a legal task.

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?

Everyone was really friendly, at all levels of the firm! There is a great focus on diversity and inclusion, and the importance of pro bono.

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 am drawn to the company culture, and it exceeded my expectations. HSF is known as being a friendly firm, but I think this is an understatement.

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

There are a number of stages in applying for HSF, but in the interview process it is important to show confidence and elaborate on points to show your thought process.

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