Spring Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • Really great week - learnt lots about the firm, was given a good amount of work, and had plenty of lunchtime talks on key skills/application info.

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

    • I helped out on real deals/work, felt like my work was valuable and I made valid contributions

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

    • When I was given work it was explained clearly to me, and if I didn't understand something I was able to ask questions to clarify.

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

    • It will help me enormously when applying for future vac schemes/training contracts. Really valuable skills on contracts/drafting. Also built on my commercial awareness. Able to talk comprehensively about what lawyers do in city law firms!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured - we were given a schedule prior to the scheme outlining all the talks/social events that we were encouraged to attend.

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

    • Good atmosphere. Most people were very friendly and I was made to feel welcome!

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

    • Plenty of talks/sessions on key skills such as negotiating and contracts/drafting.

    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?

    • Completely understand what it would be like to work at the firm, specifically in the department I was allocated to

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

    • People were very friendly!

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

    • Confirmed my decision of wanting to be a city lawyer at a firm like Simmons!

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid £250 for the week.

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

    • Opportunity to meet trainees/supervisors from other departments. Also able to network with associates from different departments in a 'speed networking' sessions. Not so much with the partners.

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

    • Two social events where graduate recruitment and trainee supervisors attended.

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

    • I was only told when I asked - information not given to me or talked about much in the department I was sitting in

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely. Really enjoyed the scheme - it was a great experience!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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