The CMS Academy Business of Law week involved a number of really exciting elements and insights into the firm We had networking sessions with a range of CMS representatives from Paralegals Trainees and Associates Everyone was equally approachable and
Presentations workshops client dialogues and simulation tasks
The business of law week involved a wide variety of diverse sessions and tasks ranging from business considerations to in depth insights into the nature of CMS and its work
During the Business of Law Week we worked as a team on a businessdecision making and relationshipbuilding Simulation built by NovoSim We also prepared and presented our ideas as a group about how CMS can innovate in an environmental way We als
The Business of Law week was a series of talks and interactive sessions that helped us to engage with the business side of law These included talks on DampI a Complex City simulation innovation den task and a client dialogue
Until now the online segment of the academy involved a wide array of activities These ranged from online presentations communications with clients online business simulations online partner led discussions with clients and other activities
During the first week interns participated in the remote Business of Law week This programme was designed to give us a deep insight into CMS ethos culture and commercial work which it did a great job at Highlights of the week included a business s
The first of 3 weeks was a virtual week where we carried out a number of tasks and received various presentations The focus was on developing our skills getting to know CMS and getting ready for the subsequent 2 weeks in the office
The day to day work was varied There was feedback available if development areas were identified The main areas of work are drafting letters performing presentations conducting research
The tasks changed from day to day but varied between seminars from the firm networking group tasks a group presentation discussing preplanned ideas a simulation exercise and client panels
During the business of law week each day varied greatly We attended many interactive sessions where we were taught a variety of skills We participated in simulations spoke to clients of the firm and worked closely with our peers Additionally we had m
As an academy participant we were given several group activities a presentation and a very enjoyable client dialogue to work on during the Business of Law week
Virtual week concerning the Business of Law The virtual sessions were made up of talks about the firm business diversity and wellbeing interactive sessions and dialogue with other participants and people at the firm presentation tasks feedback and r
The Business of Law week involved various selfprepared presentations group activities talks with senior lawyers meeting the firm networking and various wellbeing exercises
The sessions were remote Each day we would be given an agenda of various activities and speakers all the activities were focused on a set theme each day and introduced me not only to CMS but also to how business and law interact
I have only completed the first week which is the Business of Law week There was a range of activities involved from decision makingrelationship building simulators pitches and client dialogues
During the business of law week I had the pleasure of hearing from partners and associates at CMS I was able to learn about the firms geographic breadth the type of work the firm completes and its clients We also completed grouprelated tasks as well
We spent one week virtually at the Business of Law week and two weeks in the office During the business of law week we undertook simulations workshops trainings client dialogues presentations and networking around the firm
The Business of Law week consisted of a carefully curated schedule which developed my soft skills For example business simulations pitching ideas to clients creating innovative business advice for sustainability Also there was the opportunity to int
Insight into different practice areas and lots of networking
