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Various talks on the work HSF does particular insights on the firms specialties on disputes how to apply affectively to vacation schemes what is required in the assessment centre and why you should work for HSF Food was provided throughout the scheme
The first day consisted of a number of talks by trainees and associates The morning of the second day was also similar but the afternoon was spent shadowing a trainee Both days were very enjoyable and informative The second day was particularly valuab
There were a lot of talks held inside certain deals different practice areas partners and grad rec talking about application process networking event in the evenings Then the second day had a few more talks and shadowing
The twoday insight scheme offered a comprehensive guide to the application process for the firm featuring extensive presentations from various lawyers who shared their experiences and career paths within the firm The program culminated on the final day
Work shadowing of different practice areas networking sessions with trainees a social event with the workshop cohort Panel talks a practice area fair and case study workshops as well as interview and application tips
The insight explored HSFs disciplinary strengths primarily targeting HSFs litigation capabilities There was a session on Alternative Dispute Session ADR which contained an interactive workshop on a fictional mediation I was able to openly negotiat
The first day involved many panels and a workshop on critical thinking and ADR I was able to meet partners at the firm too There was a tour of the office and a lunch post which there was a fun social event Second day had a panel and then we shadowed
The insights was a really good introduction into law the insight scheme was designed to give us additional information on how to break into the legal sector I enjoyed being advised on how to make my future applications stand out but I got the impressi
I sat in two seats one in disputes and the other transactional each with a senior associate I was involved in a range of tasks from taking minutes during client meetings to drafting advice notes for clients The work was challenging but immensely rewa
Each day we were given tasks by our supervisors as well as participating in various events organised by grad recruitment
Everyday was different Some days I was researching other days I was helping proofread and update documents Regularly attended client calls and team meetings There were also presentations and workshops throughout
A three week vacation scheme split into 2 seats During each seat you sat with a supervisor and completed work for them and their wider time on a variety of client matters There were a range of lectures and other events including social engagements put o
Legal drafting advisory notes Business Development research research projects into various aspects of developing law partner networking law fairs on each seat social events
Many presentations about various topic related to working at the firm and being a trainee We worked in our department the rest of the time and were assigned tasks by associates and senior associates in our group
For the first two weeks I sat in the real estate team I completed tasks such as drafting proof reading and creating summaries In the third week I sat in the disputed team where I completed research tasks took a call note and drafted client emails A
Was assigned with a supervisor and a trainee buddy for each seat for a total of two seats The first seat lasted for two weeks and the second seat for one week There were talkssocial events throughout the scheme and for each seat you will be given var
You are placed in two seats you get to submit preferences in advance where you sit in the room with your supervisor mid to senior associate and shadow them completing any tasks they give you Tasks can include taking minutes for meetings drafting sh
I gained insight into the different aspects of litigation eg Coordinating counsel expert witness evidence client meetings etc This also allowed me to observe how lawyers communicate with different types of stakeholders in a case I undertook statut
Sat in an office with my work supervisor and basically shadowed them Depending on what my supervisor had going on I either was set longer research tasks over several days or did multiple ad hoc little things call note drafting a client email My su
Attending events held by Graduate Recruitment to learn more about the firm Work within the team you were assigned to and this varied depending on the supervisor Included but not limited to research and key legal issues assisting with BD matters no
