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First Year Workshop Participant Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • Over the two days, we attended a variety of workshops, panel discussions, and case study sessions, took part in a mock mediation, and experienced work shadowing with a trainee — all of which gave a valuable insight into life at Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF).


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • The workshop significantly enhanced my commercial awareness, particularly through the case studies and discussions around real-life matters. While that was my main area of development, it also reinforced my understanding of the skills and mindset required to thrive as a trainee at a commercial law firm.


  • 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

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was insightful to learn how the firm operates as a business and to explore the range of roles available, especially the day-to-day responsibilities of a solicitor.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The atmosphere was friendly and supportive, and it was clear that everyone genuinely cared about us. The experience truly reflected HSF’s core values of being human, bold, and outstanding.


  • 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

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the insight – it was engaging, well-structured, and offered a genuine look into life at HSF.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Herbert Smith Freehills
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Herbert Smith Freehills to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Herbert Smith Freehills
  • Be genuine and authentic in your application and interactions. Show a real interest in the firm, take the time to understand its values, and be clear about why HSF is the right fit for you.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2025


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