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.

    • I was expected to sit in on client calls, schedule coffee chats to know people around the firm, attention sessions on specific practice areas and DE&I.

    Skills

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

    • I have learnt how to format documents according to the Firm’s specifications to ensure consistency of work product. I have also learnt how to better manage my time between networking and working on my tasks and attending sessions.

  • 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?

    • It was quite comprehensive and gave an extensive idea about the potential for transitioning into different roles.

  • 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?

    • It was extremely welcoming and focused on me having the best experience and ensuring that I made the most of it. Everyone wants to make sure you do well and are rooting for you.

  • 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?

    • Very much so.

  • 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

    • Ensure that you research the firm well and learn about their practice areas so that you can really ensure that the firm aligns with your interests. Also make sure that you detail out your experiences in your essays and answers well so that the Early Careers Team can better assess you.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

July 2024

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