Intern Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • The scheme was fantastic: it was fast-paced, with real work and everyone was incredibly friendly!

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

    • I was only there for a week, but I was made to feel so welcome by the members of my team. My supervisor especially went out of her way to make sure I was welcomed and well taken care of.

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

    • Anytime I got stuck, I could approach anyone in the office and they tried their best to help me. The firm really does have an open-door policy (doors are only ever closed if people are on calls or in meetings) and it's a very comfortable atmosphere. I was offered a lot of career guidance as well.

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

    • I don't do law, and already have a lot of work experience so personally the value-add is perhaps less for me than for others. However, the career-guidance aspect and the practical skills I developed are definitely very valuable.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The Graduate Recruitment team did a really good job making sure we were occupied and knew what we were doing!

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

    • Very friendly. Obviously it's a workspace with very serious business worth millions of pounds going on, but there is a genuine sense of fun and enjoyment in the work that gets done.

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

    • The number of fee-earner hours invested in us is in itself a testament to how much they invested in us.

    4/5
  • 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 now truly appreciate what it will mean to become a City lawyer. The employees here were very honest with me.

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

    • The impression of the firm I had at interview and the one I had during the week were totally different: let's just say I was pleasantly surprised!

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

    • It's valuable, and it really will help you. But I'm not sure if it's decisive: you'll need a lot more time and a lot more experience to decide on that, I think.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • They pay you enough to cover a week of expenses and leave you a little left over, especially if you live in London.

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

    • So many meetings (breakfast, lunch and drinks after work!) so plenty of time.

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

    • There were so many opportunities

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

    • There is lots going on: some of us were even invited to participate in an inter-firm football match! There's a strong supportive network for women and LGBT groups as well, outside of the sports and arts club.

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

    • Definitely- especially for people interested in commercial law.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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