Spring Vacation Scheme Student Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.5
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • A lot. I thought that the work was interesting and challenging. The atmosphere was pleasant to work in and everyone was nice and friendly. The facilities at the building, which we were allowed full access to, were also first rate. The people I was working for were polite, seemed interested in me and were quick and helpful to explain things that I didn't understand.

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

    • 4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Everyone I worked with was very helpful in explaining complex ideas that I didn't understand at first. The Graduate Recruitment team were exceptional in their organisation and their communication, which made me feel well looked after.

    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 experience I gained from the International Markets Team, who I was sitting with, will be very useful in the years to come as it has given me more insight into the financial markets as a whole. The know-how, in regards to working in an office environment, will also be in valuable

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • As mentioned before, the Graduate Recruitment team were were organised in their communication with us about upcoming events. Emails, as we as the timetable we were given, kept us updated in this area. In terms of the actual work, that was well structured as well because the interns were spread evenly amongst the different departments.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • 3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • The structure meant that we had sufficient desk-time to determine what working there day to day might be like. They also gave us full use of the entire building, and facilities available to employees, giving us everything they could to ensure that we had the full Allen & Overy experience.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The talks we have, from partners and also from the Senior Partner, showed us the way the firm worked and the collegial nature of that firm. The way that all employees related to each other, talked about others in the firm and acted towards me as an intern showed me what the culture of the firm was like.

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

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • They looked after me very well.

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

    • Yes. We had lunches and socials with people they gave to us as buddies, and we were also able to meet others in the firm who were all very accommodating in talking to us and offering to stay in touch.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very fun. All fully paid for by the firm, and in a relaxed environment.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes. I found the whole experience very valuable.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2016

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