Summer Vacation Scheme Review
by Simmons & Simmons LLP
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
4.3
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Culture
4.7
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Simmons & Simmons LLP
- 7. Would you recommend Simmons & Simmons LLP to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Simmons & Simmons LLP
Overview
- Involved in weekly team catch-ups where lawyers discussed ongoing matters in the team and business development opportunities. - Completed tasks such as reviewing and drafting ancillary documents, researching points of law etc. - Daily catch-ups with supervisor and trainee buddy to answer any questions about the firm and about legal career generally - Took part in various training/introductory sessions about various aspects of the firm
Skills
- Legal Research - Legal Writing - Presentation - Collaboration - Communication (Written/Verbal)
Business Insight
There were various scheduled sessions where information regarding the business and potential roles were explained. It was also really beneficial to speak to current employees.
Culture
Collegiate, Meritocratic, Forward-thinking
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed gaining a deeper insight into the firm: the work its various teams carry out, culture and other areas such as responsible business, social opportunities and legal technology.
Yes
- Know what makes Simmons stand out among its competitors - Practice competency questions - Work on your professional writing
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law
London
July 2021
