First Step Scheme Review

by CMS

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • It was an extraordinary experience which helped me gain an insider's view into a career in law and helped me develop my legal knowledge and commercial awareness

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

    • This experiences gave me the chance to meet exceptional people and experience the CMS's culture and their offices' friendly environment

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

    • I have received a lot of guidance and support from my buddies/tutors and from the team in general in the development of new skills

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

    • Joining CMS helped me develop legal knowledge but also communication, negotiation and collaboration skills which would assist me in my degree and in my future career

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was very well organised and structured. The office and facilities were extraordinary and each sector and activity was very well thought and effective

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

    • The atmosphere was very positive and friendly. The team was organised, available and welcoming.

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

    • 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?

    • This experience helped me gain an insider' view into a law firm and what is it like to work in a legal environment

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

    • It helped experience the company's culture whilst seeing the office and working.

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

    • It was very helpful. This was my first experience in a law firm and it definetly helped me gain a better understanding of what a career in law is like

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

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

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

    • They were very well structured and organised. Moreover, the environment was very friendly and not intimidating

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

    • Yes, such as sportive, intellectual and recreative activities

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

    • Yes, definetly as a great experience to apply lega knowledge, develop a commercial awernes and experience a career in law

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

Scotland

April 2017

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