First Year Springboard Scheme Review

by Clifford Chance

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Insightful, enjoyable. Partners and associates were candid and honest - fantastic introduction to law.

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

    • Strongly valued - people were always willing to give up their time to explain things. Only there for a week, so it was always going to be a challenge to feel familiar in the surroundings.

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

    • Plenty of support given in terms of the next steps in a law career. Graduate recruitment were honest and open about the chances of receiving a TC, and also in how best to approach the interview/application.

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

    • Not sure what I learned would help with my degree (Maths). Still a very valuable insight into a profession I had not given serious thought to prior to the week.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Perfect! Very well organised. Must have been difficult to move 30 people around on a timetable, but essentially done smoothly. Sometimes partners would overrun in their talks, but was to be expected.

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

    • Fun, challenging, friendly. People were there to learn and ask questions and this inquisitive attitude was carried by all on the scheme.

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

    • allowing us to apply for TC in first year is unique among top firms. Seriously invested in grad recruitment.

    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?

    • talks with current trainees/associates - along with a full day of work shadowing was the best way to find out how the firm worked within a week.

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

    • Had talks from the managing partner right down to support lawyers. All seemed to hold the same professional values.

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

    • Clear and honest. The whole path was laid out - up to us to take it!

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • There is a bursary for accommodation, which I did not qualify for. They also only refund transport on one day. However, it is 30 strong, and I can understand why they did not offer accommodation/transport costs for everyone, every day.

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

    • Yes, all the time!

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

    • Fun, casual, inclusive.

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

    • Not directly, but you there are plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

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

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2017

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