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)

Commercial Law

London

Review Submitted: April 2023

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.

As a vacation scheme student, I sat in the seats of corporate and dispute. In corporate department, I was assigned to do legal research on a legal issue involved in the performance of an outsourcing contract. I was also involved in a M&A deal, conducted company research, and conducted due diligence. In dispute department, I was assigned to analyse an insurance policy and studied a few legal issues. There are many events, too.

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

The firm organised a lot of presentations and practice area fairs. The lawyers and trainees that I had coffee with also shared their experiences and insights with me. I learned more about the SQE, training contract, different practice areas, and the firm's strategy. I am even more interested in joining the firm.

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 developed the legal writing skill. I was tasked to draft an email to answer the client's question. Through my supervisor's feedback, I learned to avoid using legal jargons and explain some English legal concepts in detail in the communication with the client.

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?

Everyone is very nice and friendly. There is no hierarchy. Partners, associates and trainees and very willing to answer all my questions about their career journey and the firm.

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?

First, I enjoy working with the people at the firm. They are nice and helpful. Second, I enjoy all the events organised by the graduate recruitment team, which helps me deepen my understanding of the firm.

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

First, show your enthusiasm about commercial law and the firm. Second, raise your commercial awareness and communication skills. These skills are very important in the interview.

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