Winter Vacation Scheme Intern 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
- Attending really interesting and inspiring talks about the firm's core practice areas, sectors of growth, the firm's social networks/diversity & inclusion initiatives, the firm's values and future outlook/strategy - Developing important legal and business skills through completing group tasks - Preparation for group presentations - Working on live deals with trainees, associates and partners - Sitting in client calls - Socialising and networking with lawyers, the graduate recruitment team and students on the scheme
Skills
- Further developed analytical skills, teamwork, attention to detail, the importance of always being open-minded and excited to take on a challenge - Was encouraged to be innovative and creative when solving problems - Learnt important professional and personal skills of how to really thrive as a team in the commercial work space and cultivating a positive and productive working culture
Business Insight
It was really interesting learning about areas of the business I didn't initially know much about (e.g. we had a fascinating talk from the Life Sciences practice). We also networked with industry specialists, learning about all kinds of practice areas from renewable energy to tech M&A and IP litigation. The graduate recruitment team were always available to answer our questions about the training contract, pro bono work, social networks etc.
Culture
- Inclusive, diverse, innovative and forward-thinking - We were introduced to many of the social networks including the Gender Equality Network, A&Out, Race & Ethnicity Network etc. - We learnt about the sports clubs available to all employees and the many local community/pro bono initiatives
Your Impressions
It exceeded my expectations. The company culture was really positive, dynamic and inclusive. Everyone was very welcoming and the work was stimulating and challenging.
Yes
- Attend as many A&O events in advance as you can to really get an insight into the firm, the culture, the work and what differentiates A&O from other international law firms - Tailor your application to the firm, be yourself and highlight your interests/what makes you unique
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
July 2022
