A&O First Candidate Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • The scheme included loads of different sessions. Being able to interact with A&O’s business on so many different levels was engaging

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.

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

    • I never felt like I did not know what I was doing

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

    • I learnt a lot about A&O’s business and the kind of lawyers that they are looking for

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Us being brought back for the return visit was good, added longevity to the programme.

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

    • I got on really well with GR, trainees and my fellow A&O First candidates

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

    • We had sessions on commercial awareness and I got to do some work shadowing which I learnt loads from

    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 gave me a good understanding of this. And any queries I do have, I know who to ask as a result.

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

    • The friendly culture at the firm was apparent all throughout.

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

    • The Fuse presentation was a highlight; sets A&O apart from many of the firms

    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?

    • There were two networking lunches which were a pleasure to be involved in

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

    • I got to know a lot of the other candidates well as well as GR

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

    • There was a pro bono talk; GR also went through all the other opportunities available besides from few earning

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

    • It was such an enjoyable first year scheme to be on. Highly informative too

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2019

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