Summer vacation scheme student Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • A thoroughly enjoyable 3 weeks.

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

    • Largely very valued, but something a lack of work to get involved with.

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

    • Despite being busy, staff were happy to help.

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

    • Learnt lots of really useful skills about law in practice.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • A good mix of time in departments and group sessions.

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

    • Very friendly firm and other students were all lovely.

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

    • Lots of partner time, social events and high quality training.

    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?

    • Got involved with real work and networking opportunities to question staff.

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

    • Real insight into the true day-to-day 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 a week

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

    • Lots of opportunities to speak to staff of all levels.

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

    • Plenty of socials from meals out to a duck tour of london.

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

    • Used the staff gym and learnt about other opportunities.

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

    • A really great experience - would highly recommend.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2013

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