Vacation Scheme Student Review

by A&O Shearman

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Rating

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

    Overview

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

    • There were workshops, presentations, panel events and talks on various aspects of the firm: Diversity, equity and inclusion; ESG; mental health; what does a lawyer do and many more. There were also networking events and socials in the evening. We had the opportunity to sit in various practice area with a supervisor to see what it looks like to be working in the department.

    Skills

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

    • In terms of new legal knowledge, I learnt so much about commercial law, the current legal market and technical knowledge in the practice area I sat in, which was banking regulatory. I also gained legal research skills, attention to details and managing multiple projects at the same time.

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

    • In terms of legal tech, we had various talks by A&O Advanced Delivery and Solution (AD&S) and the legal tech team, Fuse. It was great seeing all the available legal tech that we could use. In terms of roles, I particularly enjoyed the talk on ESG to learn about the work that A&O does as well as opportunities to get involved in the ESG sphere

  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight

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

    • 5/5
  • 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 genuinely supportive and committed to your personal growth as well as career development. Everyone I have met was so welcoming and happy to have a quick chat about their experience. My supervisor was really patient and he made sure that I understand what he was talking about. I can also see how driven and smart everyone I have met is. I really enjoyed the environment and it pushes myself to be better.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

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

    • 5/5
  • 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 vac scheme! The graduate recruitment curated an excellent series of workshops and events.

  • 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 proud of yourself during the application and make sure your personality stands out during the application stage. Make sure your written application is tailored to the firm- this can be done by speaking to anyone who has experienced the firm before.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

International

July 2023

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