A&O First Candidate Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • Really enjoyed it, had a range of interactive sessions which were very informative!

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

    • I really appreciated the fact that there were regular breaks which allowed us to rest our eyes from the screens!

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

    • We got assigned a buddy throughout the programme, this was really helpful as it allowed me to ask questions about being 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?

    • This insight has made me more confident about understanding the legal industry and the culture at the firm.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured and organised agenda- made it easy to follow.

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

    • Enjoyed meeting other young like-minded people - it was very friendly!

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

    • The fact that they posted cocktail kits to each of our houses shows how invested they are in us!

    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?

    • Speaking to fee-earners in the firm allowed me to understand more about what they do on a day to day basis.

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

    • Through networking, I was able to see the nature of working culture.

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

    • I don't think it has changed my career path, if anything it reinforced my decision!

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • This was not a paid experience, and there were no expenses

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

    • Yes through our sessions- we had an opportunity to hear and ask partners questions.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The pre-networking challenge was great- it allowed us to meet students before the scheme

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

    • Yes, through the affinity networks and pro-bono initiatives. Justin Farrance gave a great talk!

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Certainly! It was very insightful and fast-tracks you to an assessment centre!

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

Legal/Law

London

October 2020

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