Vacation Scheme Student Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I enjoyed it very much. It allowed me to experience how a global law practice operates.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt highly valued - the employees of the firm kept checking in with me to see how I was doing and were always available to answer any enquiries.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The trainers and other associates were absolutely fantastic - they would take the time to explain the nature of each transaction and the complex issues that arose.

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The placement helped me to transfer my legal knowledge and skills from the classroom to the wider commercial world.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The Graduate Recruitment team had a very structured timetable put into place.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very friendly and collegiate. An excellent place to work.

    5/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm invested quite a lot in us, they assigned a trainer and a buddy to each of us to help us with our learning and give us an insight into the work that the firm does. They were also very open in terms of giving us advice for our future careers.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • 5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The culture of the firm really shone through - employees of the firm at all levels are very friendly and happy to help. A lot of firms talk about their culture and try their best to advertise it to future employees, but I personally think it's quite difficult to understand it unless you experience it first-hand.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid very generously.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes, there were many social events and opportunities to interact with trainees and other senior employees of the firm. This was conducted in both formal (talks, presentations meetings) and informal (dinners, table tennis tournaments) settings.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • 5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, we were well-informed about the many social opportunities and sports club within the firm, as well as the pro bono work that the firm engages in.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2016

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