Spring Vac Scheme Law Intern Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

3.5/5
  • About You
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • Really great week - would recommend it!

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

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

    • Got assigned a trainee who was put in charge of us, and kept us busy.

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

    • Learnt loads about law, which was helpful particularly as a non-law student.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Good structure overall

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

    • Really nice atmosphere in the office - genuine people, freindly but ambitious

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

    • We had 1-2 hours minimum of talks everyday. I attended trainee training sessions on 3 days out of 5.

    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?

    • Very informative. Given own desk and login details and real work to get on with. Ending at 5:30 most days was unrealistic though!

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Got a good feel of the office - so freindly, really great culture from what I could tell.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid £250 for the week

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

    • Met partnrs, associated, trainees, other interns and HR

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

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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