Open Day Review

by Clifford Chance

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Rating

3.4/5
  • About You
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.3
  • Everything Else
    3.4

    About You

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

    • Good way to get to know the firm.

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

    • The trainees and associates we spoke with seemed interested in what we had to say.

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

    • We were able to ask questions about the application process.

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

    • It clarified my interest in commercial law.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was a good mix of activities, talks and networking sessions.

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

    • I liked how open the lawyers were about their own legal training (e.g. if they trained with another firm).

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

    • Even before and after the day, the Graduate Recruitment team was on hand for any questions.

    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?

    • A day is not really enough to have a grasp of how full time work would be like, but it was good to spend time at the office nonetheless.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • 4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • We had lunch with trainees and had presentations from associates.

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

    • Some of the trainees were really chatty, which I quite liked.

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

    • They were mentioned, but not gone into detail.

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

    • Yes, as it gives a good "snapshot" of what the firm is about.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law, Commercial Law

London

May 2014

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