Vacation scheme Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    4.7
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

    • Shadowing the pensions department and partaking in group activities with the other vac schemers. Attending networking sessions, and social events at the end of most days. Working on the project assigned to our set groups.

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Teamworking skills improved. Communication skills. Relationship building Adaptability Quick-wit Critical thinking Innovation skills

  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development

    • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

    • It was nice to see the variety of potential roles I could be part of at the firm. The breadth in terms of departments reflects the high calibre work on which the firm prides itself and feeds into A&Os high reputation

  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the structure of the insight

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight

    • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • Everyone was very friendly, honest, and just generally willing to help where possible. Everyone I reached out to was willing to meet up for a quick chat and so this made the office feel like a very familiar place, almost like a home

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?

    • 4/5
  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?

    • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I really enjoyed the insight - from the people I met to the work I took part in, everything was a really high quality

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations

    • 5/5
  • Please rate the future employment prospects at A&O Shearman

    • 5/5
  • 7. Would you recommend A&O Shearman to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to A&O Shearman

    • Be yourself and be open. This will allow you to learn as much as possible whilst ensuring A&O is the right firm for you.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Employment Law

London

January 2023

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