Vacation Scheme Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • It was very useful to learn more about the culture of the firm and about a specific department.

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

    • While I was given genuine work and helped people out, with a week long scheme it would perhaps be difficult to be genuinely valued since everything is about learning what is going on.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Trainees and associates were very happy to offer advice.

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

    • The scheme was hugely helpful in terms of commercial awareness and learning about the legal profession.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured, lots of induction talks and welcome/leaving drinks.

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

    • The department was very friendly, as was graduate recruitment, and we were made to feel very welcome.

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

    • The firm gave us lots of induction talks which are useful because much will apply to other firms. The negotiation and drafting workshops were particularly helpful.

    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?

    • I think I got a good insight into life in a law firm, particularly Simmons & Simmons - this was important to me since I had not had experience in a law firm before.

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

    • I think I already knew a significant amount on law firm structure from prior talks - but the timeline of a trainee was very helpfully explained.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The scheme certainly affirmed by desire to work in a law firm like Simmons & Simmns.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Yes we are paid £250, which was useful for covering expenses.

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

    • Yes, there were drinks events and speed-networking.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Very good - there was a drinks event on the first day and at the end and several lunches.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Particularly the gym which people seemed to enjoy.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Absolutely - it was very education and fun at the same time.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2013

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