Vacation Scheme Student Review
by A&O Shearman
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
4.3
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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
- Sat with an associate in the real estate finance department. - Completed a group project which required us to come up with how the firm could improve its environmental initiatives, and presented this to a panel. - Attended numerous workshops/ presentations giving an insight into the firm and commercial law generally. - Networked with lawyers from across the firm, with all different levels of seniority.
Skills
- Developed an ability to write concisely through producing a memorandum which highlighted the key points of a research task. - Developed collaboration and presentation skills. - Received mentorship from a diversity and inclusion network, which gave me guidance into how to network and career advice more generally.
Business Insight
Gained a good insight into what being a trainee involves and how this role progresses as you become more senior.
Culture
I was surprised by how willing everyone was to introduce themselves to me, particularly with where I was sat. This made the week very enjoyable as I felt very welcomed and felt there were many people I could reach out to if I felt I needed support.
Your Impressions
I found the insight I gained during this week invaluable. I feel it will really benefit me throughout my career development and has provided me with an insight into the sectors which I might like to qualify in.
Yes
Attend events and network prior to applying, as this will help your application be more personal to the firm.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law
London
January 2023
