Rating
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Skills
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Business Insight
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Culture
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Your Impressions
- 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 CMS
- 7. Would you recommend CMS to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CMS
Overview
The first week was labelled the 'Business of Law'. During this, I attended sessions on a range of topics led by people internal and external to CMS. For example, I met with plenty of senior figures at CMS, who were lawyers and business administrative support staff. In addition, I attended sessions on responsible business, client dialogues, and executive coaching. Furthermore, I was involved in a simulation exercise and delivered a presentation on how CMS can become the most sustainable law firm in the world.
Skills
Yes, I have learnt many new skills and developed some existing ones. For my existing skills, I developed my ability to work effectively in teams under pressure, strengthening communication skills to work effectively with my colleagues. Additionally, I improved my ability to put myself in other people's shoes and empathise with their situation, whether that be clients or colleagues. For new skills, I learnt how to manage and engage with stakeholders. This is a key skill I hope to take forward with me into the in-person element of the internship.
Business Insight
There was a lot of information to take in, no doubt about that. At times it was almost overwhelming, but I believe this is a natural consequence of learning about legal sector from the people who experience it everyday. It was incredibly insightful and I think I am incredibly lucky to have been so well informed about the demands that a career in law places onto you.
Culture
The company culture was built on respect and trust. This was demonstrated by people at all levels of the organisation.
Your Impressions
I enjoyed it so much. I feel fully informed about the organisation and the industry more generally.
Yes
Be yourself and treat other people with respect.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
July 2022