Vacation Scheme Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Having been nervous before starting I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed the placement; both the work and the people were great and I was genuinely sad to leave.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The work that I did I hope was useful and valuable to my colleagues

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Everyone, from the trainee buddies and our trainers to the partners and graduate recruitment team

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It varied depending upon the day and the department; I was happiest when busiest

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Again; it depended upon the particular day and the department

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It was a hugely valuable experience and one that I think gave an insight into the firm and the nature of its work that it is impossible to gain from an external perspective

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere was dynamic; people were clearly busy but always made time to chat and be friendly, which was very welcoming

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Absolutely great; from the first day to the last we were exceptionally well looked after and organised, always knowing what we would be doing and involved both inside and outside of work

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

    • Everyone in the firm put a huge amount of time and effort into explaining/training/teaching us and I feel the experience both enhanced existing skills and taught me new ones

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be delighted to be offered the opportunity to continue working with the firm

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • The other vacation scheme students were a like minded group and we all got on well, socialising both inside and outside of work

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London as a whole was fairly expensive although the firm was great in arranging meals and drinks after work for us

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • We had enjoyable nights out with the other vacation scheme students

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Particularly enjoyed getting involved with pro bono work

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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