SPARK Intern 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
Every day involved learning more about Clifford Chance as a business. This ranged from talking to different practice areas to learning about their diversity strategy. There were opportunities to partake in trainee tasks through an unreleased virtual internship and during a two-day work shadowing of a practice area.
Skills
This depended on what tasks your supervisor has given you but usually, it was a good opportunity to develop commercial awareness and research skills as you get to see the real problems lawyers may be dealing with. I personally improved my drafting, research and problem-solving.
Business Insight
It was amazing learning about the various practice areas out there and having the chance to ask questions to trainees, associates and partners about their favourite aspects of their work. It gave a unique overview of the choices out there and the pros and cons of each.
Culture
Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. There was always a lot of collaboration going on in the practice area I was in. Generally, people would welcome you to ask questions and were really transparent about what working at the firm was like and what they enjoyed and didn't.
Your Impressions
As a first year, you do not get much of a chance to try trainee tasks and it was a great opportunity to see real deals and contribute. I think it was an amazing opportunity to develop and learn more about the firm.
Yes
Learn more about what trainees do, the type of tasks they participate in and how they support the firm. Be clear about what makes Clifford Chance different to their competitors and who its clients are. Try to speak to trainees or those who worked at Clifford Chance to find out more about the firm and what makes it unique.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
November 2022
