SPARK Scheme Attendee Review
by Clifford Chance
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 Clifford Chance
- 7. Would you recommend Clifford Chance to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clifford Chance
Overview
On the first 3 days, I attended all of the talks and did my best to contribute in workshops and ask questions. Then I did my best to complete tasks set by my supervisor. I thought that it was a really accessible scheme and that I was able to come in a non-law student without much knowledge. I learned a huge amount about practicing law, both in terms of skills and knowledge.
Skills
Yes, definitely. I learned lots more about the processes of practicing law like reviewing contracts and some of the key skills such as client communication. I also learned about different types of communication and interaction within the workplace. I thought that the scheme was great at setting expectations and teaching new skills and then giving opportunities to practice them within the workspace.
Business Insight
It was really useful, I felt that the scheme gave me a hugely better understanding of how the firm worked and made me really want to be a part of their work.
Culture
It was really good, I felt very supported throughout. Every person I met at the scheme was lovely and helpful, and my supervisor was particularly great and made me feel very confident to try my best with my work. I felt completely confident that if I had any problems I could bring them to the firm and I would receive help, and it made me feel that I would be really happy working there.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed it, I was very nervous before I started but I came away with a really positive impression and would have been happy if the scheme went on for longer, especially the work shadowing which was my favourite part.
Yes
I would say the most important thing is to research the firm carefully and ensure that you understand fully its work, culture and how the firm functions as a business. It's great to meet lawyers from the firm and get an idea of what they like about the firm. I would also advise completing some of the firm's Global Virtual Internships on Forage, as a great way to get to know their work.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
November 2022
