Intern Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • Hard work but challenging and rewarding. Gave me the information required to make an informed decision about the firm and their work.

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

    • Lawyers thanked you for doing work and were working on live matters at all times.

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

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

    • Skills will initially be of some use if I return to work for the firm. Information invaluable for making an informed decision.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Slick and well thought out

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

    • Serious atmosphere as expected and desired, but people were interesting and interested, and there were a range of social events on offer

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • IT Training, talks from Partners and Managing Partner, significant time and resources given by staff.

    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?

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

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £250/week. With accommodation and living costs, I almost broke even for the three weeks.

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

    • Enough given the large size of the firm. Good access to trainees.

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

    • Largely informal

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

    • Talk from Pro Bono team.

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

    • Not sure they are short of applicants!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2013

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