Vacation Scheme Student Review

by A&O Shearman

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the vacation scheme. The social events were fun and the work was interesting. My supervisor would seek to give me useful and constructive feedback and the department that I was in was really friendly.

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

    • Everyone would take the time to chat to me and answer any questions that I had. People were interested in my experiences and what I thought of the firm. I never felt side lined or ignored.

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

    • My trainee buddy was always available to chat to me about all elements of the firm. My supervisor would also always try to answer my questions fully and would make sure that I had sufficient work to get on with. The trainees in my department also set me work and provided feedback on that which has really developed my understanding of what is expected from a trainee.

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

    • Studying Law at University is very different to working at a commercial law firm and requires a different skill set. However my experiences during my vacation scheme will help me with my LPC and a career in law.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. There was the right balance between social events, time with my supervisor and presentations. Nothing ever felt forced.

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

    • Very friendly and welcoming. I never felt in competition with my fellow vac schemers which made a huge difference to my experience. There was much more of an emphasis upon learning and development.

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

    • I had a supervisor who gave me feedback and advice on my work and how you should approach legal tasks.

    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?

    • Very much. I was treated as a trainee rather than as a vac scheme student. I therefore experienced the same tasks, routine and treatment which gave me real in depth understanding.

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

    • I got a real sense of the friendly and welcoming culture of the firm

    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?

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

    • Yes, lots

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

    • Very fun and all very different

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

    • Yes

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

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

July 2017

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