Winter Vacation Scheme Review
by A&O Shearman
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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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 A&O Shearman
- 7. Would you recommend A&O Shearman to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to A&O Shearman
Overview
We spent five days with the firm which involved various networking drinks and events, a number of talks on the different areas of the business, a group innovation challenge, a Q&A with the managing partner and time spent with a lawyer in our chosen area which included tackling real work.
Skills
I developed my ability to network effectively, to work effectively with a group and to present ideas well.
Business Insight
IT was a fascinating insight into the inner workings of a large international law firm.
Culture
Extremely welcoming and friendly.
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Yes
I would recommend speaking to whoever you can to identify the specific skills required of a trainee at A&O. Then do what you can to develop a portfolio of experiences which demonstrate these skills; some key areas to focus on would be drive, commitment, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. When applying, always consider what the firm wants and how you can offer it to them.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law, Corporate Law
London
December 2021
