Spring Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • Really useful, found out lots about the firm. Lots of work to get involved in.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone was really welcoming and keen to tell me more about the firm.

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

    • Great, everyone couldn't help enough and explained all my tasks to me fully.

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

    • Great practice for what to expect on a full vacation scheme next year.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Mixture of informative talks and time in department

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Not a huge amount of social activities but got to know the other interns well

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

    • Great, was also able to attend some training sessions with trainees.

    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?

    • felt like a real employee for a week, got to use all facilites and felt like a member of the team

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

    • The firm seems very freindly and approachable.

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

    • Great, got a great understanding of what a trainee does on a day to day basis.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were paid a small wage.

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

    • We had a speed networking event to meet representatives from different departments, and had two evening drinks events as well.

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

    • Good, nice opportunity to meet members of the firm and find out their thoughts on it more informally.

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

    • Wasn't told that much, but i am aware there are pro bono opportunities and sports teams.

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

    • 100% worth doing to see if you want a legal career or find out about simmons in particular.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Employment Law, Legal/Law

London

April 2013

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