Insight Programme Attendee Review
by CMS
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
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 CMS
- 7. Would you recommend CMS to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CMS
Overview
I worked in the London office of CMS for two weeks. During the first week, I attended talks on a range of professional topics. These gave me a holistic perspective of life in a commercial law firm as well as an insight into the support available for employees. We also volunteered on a community regeneration project in east London. During the second week, I sat in the Energy & Infrastructure team. I became familiar with legal software such as Docusign. I helped my trainee partner with tasks such as proofreading and research. I attended training seminars and webinars in my areas of interest, including climate change litigation and renewable project support schemes.
Skills
I learnt how to use legal software such as DocuSign. I practised networking and gained an insight into topics such as climate change litigation and support schemes for renewables projects.
Business Insight
It was extremely helpful. It can be difficult and overwhelming to find opportunities to see inside commercial law firms. CMS made the whole experience enjoyable and insightful. The talks in the first week were as useful as the time spent sitting in the E&I Team, providing a rounded perspective on life as a trainee. Seeing day to day life inside the firm made me even more excited to continue my journey towards qualification.
Culture
The atmosphere was very friendly. Everyone at every level was approachable and happy to help, including partners, associates, trainees, the Emerging Talent team and the security staff! I can't fault a single interaction I had with anyone at the firm. There was a happy and inclusive environment throughout the fortnight.
Your Impressions
I can't overstate how much I enjoyed it. It was not only helpful and insightful, it was fun! I made some great connections and developed my commercial awareness.
Yes
It sounds cliche but truly, be yourself! Enjoy the experience. The firm has a lot to offer and is friendly whilst doing it.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
September 2024
