Summer Vacation Scheme Attendee Review
by Herbert Smith Freehills
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
4.7
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Your Impressions
4.3
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Herbert Smith Freehills
- 7. Would you recommend Herbert Smith Freehills to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Herbert Smith Freehills
Overview
Working in the office every day alongside a designated supervisor. Completing tasks given by that supervisor, and occasionally other members of the team. Tasks vary depending on your seat. For example, in my real estate seat, I was asked to draft a commercial lease and some ancillary documents, and produce a piece of research on perpetuities in relation to a historic lease.
Skills
Absolutely. Working in real estate allowed me to develop my contract drafting skills, which include core skills like attention to detail. In my disputes seat, I was able to develop my analysis and critical thinking skills through working on a research task in relation to a live dispute. The experience also helped me develop my social skills, as there was a lot of networking, events, team meetings, coffees and other interactions.
Business Insight
It was very interesting getting to know more about how HSF Kramer is run as a business, including its key areas of development, such as AI, and its recent expansion into the US legal market. Learning about this has made me consider where I see myself in 5-10 years.
Culture
The company is great. People are extremely friendly and supportive. Having said that, it is not a place where people will hold your hand. We are expected to pick things up fast and produce work to a high standard. This is a place for incredibly competent and confident people.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed the experience. I found it challenging but in an invigorating sort of way - I found that I was incredibly focused and driven and I was proud of the work I produced. I really enjoyed all the extra social activities and the chance it gave me to get to know fellow vac schemers and other HSF Kramer employees.
Yes
Try to relax and be friendly. But most importantly, make sure the work is of a good standard - ask clarificatory questions if necessary, and talk to your supervisor and trainee buddy!
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
July 2025
