Student Review

by Clifford Chance

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • To a great extent each day was packed with presentations and all the speakers were engaging and genuinely interesting to listen to. The trip to Paris was a highlight and the socials run by the firm were a great opportunity to befriend fellow sprngboarders.

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

    • All members of the firm from trainees to partners were interested in listening to any questions and happy to spend time talking to you about the firm or careers.

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

    • The firm was great at offering impartial careers advice and insight into the industry

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

    • Commercial awareness and attention to detail were two skills the scheme helped me develop and I hope to bring these to my second year study

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The schedule was full of talks, networking events q&a sessions and work shadowing

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

    • All the staff were friendly and approachable and created a great learning environment

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

    • The firms insights into law careers and commercial awareness were invaluable, worm shawdoing was a great way to experience the day to day work of a commercial lawyer

    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 insight scheme gave a clear and impartial perspective on working life at the firm though the presentations and engaging with staff

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

    • Clifford chance out across a clear brand image through the week

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

    • The firm gave much insight into it's different practice areas

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Payment of £350 for the week in addition to expenses was more than adequate

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

    • Most days there was a networking event

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

    • Immersive theatre at Waterloo and dinner at Gauchos were highlights

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

    • The firm offers many pro bono and sport opportunities

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • A great insight into commercial law

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2017

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