Discover Placement Programme Review

by Shoosmiths

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    4.7
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

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

    • Attending various workshops including corporate, real estate, and advisory services. Also involved in a variety of tasks such as contract drafting, proofreading and research tasks. I was also able to attend insightful webinars regarding the firm's AI use, sustainability mission and DEI networks.

    Skills

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

    • 1. Research 2. Networking 3. Effective Communication

  • 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?

    • Very insightful, rewarding, and fulfilling experience especially considering the competition involved in the process.

  • 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

    • 4/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • 1. Open plan 2. Approachable culture 3. Everyone eager to help and have a chat

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

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

    • 4/5
  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?

    • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Extremely knowledgeable experience full of insight into the distinct divisions of the firm

  • 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 Shoosmiths

    • 4/5
  • 7. Would you recommend Shoosmiths to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Shoosmiths

    • 1. Research the firm 2. Network with people 3. Keep the core values and competencies in mind when answering any application question 4. Be yourself

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2025

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