Summer vacation scheme Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Simmons. Everyone was very approachable and the work I was assigned was real work that trainees would carry out on a day to day basis.

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

    • In my first week I felt that the work I carried out, particularly the research, would really inform the decisions that more senior members of the firm would make. When being assigned work I never felt patronised but at the same time I never felt out of my depth.

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

    • The first week I received the right level of support - not too little but also not too much. In the second week the nature of the department I worked in meant that there was little for me to help with, unfortunately.

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

    • All of the feedback I received helped improve the way in which I research and layout my work so that others can understand the points that I am trying to communicate.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There were lots of activities organised which gave us the chance to engage with a variety of different people at the firm and which allowed us to experience the firm as a whole.

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

    • The atmosphere was excellent. I really felt that I was part of a team and everyone who worked there seemed genuinely willing to help me out.

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

    • We had a number of workshops which helped us develop our negotiation skills and our personal brand. The networking opportunities also encouraged us to develop our networking skills.

    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?

    • I was able to see the work that the firm does and the ways in which different teams in the firm work.

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

    • I was able to see how people communicated with one another and see the 'type' of person that works at Simmons.

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

    • I am now 100% certain that I want to pursue a career in commercial law!

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £300 a week.

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

    • There were lots of networking opportunities which enabled us to meet people from different departments.

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

    • The social events were really fun and gave us the chance to see how employees interacted outside of the work place.

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

    • I only know about a few of the societies and clubs available from hearing about them from trainees.

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

    • The experience was fantastic. A great firm with a great culture and great people.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

July 2016

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