Spring Week Vacation Scheme Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • It was very informative and the social activities were really fun!

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Very valued - they made every effort to make us feel welcome and to aid our experience in every way possible.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There were fantastic talks and there were always people available to handle queries if needed.

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Skills of time management, networking, negotiating, drafting, writing applications.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured and a very good balance of time spent in departments and time spent attending relevant talks and events.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • A good balance of fun and socialising and actual work and learning!

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of helpful training sessions (for example on applications, negotiating, drafting skills) that will be useful in lots of different settings.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • It definitely gave me a very good idea of what life would be like working there!

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It was very useful in helping me to understand the culture at Simmons.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Really helped me to clarify some uncertainties and doubts and will be a very valuable experience in terms of my decision.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • £250

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There was a networking evening and we were always encouraged to talk to people in the department we were in.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very nice events. Lots of people attended them and there was a very nice drinks evening in a local bar.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I would have liked to learn more about this aspect of the work.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I would definitely recommend it to people considering law. It was useful and enjoyable!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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