Vacation Scheme Participant Review
by Simmons & Simmons LLP
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
4.7
- 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 Simmons & Simmons LLP
- 7. Would you recommend Simmons & Simmons LLP to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Simmons & Simmons LLP
Overview
A typical day involves completing assigned departmental work alongside attending designated vacation scheme sessions, social events, and group task meetings. Sessions covering topics such as ESG, Diversity & Inclusion, pro bono, legal technology, and purpose enabled participants to understand more about the legal industry and the firm. Throughout the scheme we were assigned a group task which involved presenting to a panel about a joint venture.
Skills
I have developed my commercial awareness, organisation, time management, and communication skills.
Business Insight
A clear description of a typical career progression was given. In particular, the firm clearly explained the format of a Training Contract and there were plenty of opportunities to speak with current trainees about their experience.
Culture
The general atmosphere was very supportive and collaborative. It was very common to approach people and start up a conversation, and every person I spoke to was genuine, intelligent, and hardworking.
Your Impressions
I extremely enjoyed the scheme. There were endless opportunities to learn more about the firm and the work was challenging but enjoyable. Throughout the scheme I was constantly supported by my trainee buddy, supervisor, and the graduate recruitment team.
Yes
Perform adequate research such that you have a genuine reason/desire for wanting to join Simmons & Simmons. It is also important to develop your commercial awareness.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
July 2023
