Vacation Scheme Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • I had a very enjoable experience at CMS, not lease because of the cohesive and collaborative atmosphere and good quantity of work that I was given. There were times when I didn't have sufficient work to keep me busy, but in my limited capacity as a vacation scheme student, that was to be expected.

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

    • The overwhleming majority of employees at CMS were incredibly friendly and inclusive, and I quickly felt as if I was part of the firm.

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

    • I received an incredible amount of technical advice and support, as well as more general interview advice. Much with the inclusion question, everyone was very friendly and supportive, and it made for a much better overall scheme.

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

    • Law in practice just simply isn't academic law, and there should never be any miconceptions about that.

    1/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The scheme was relatively well-structured, and CMS seems to have an air of efficiency that is very appealing.

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

    • An exciting buzz and vibe surrounds the office, and certainly made for a more exciting stint at CMS.

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

    • As a student who is not obliged to take any offers that might be made, there is little reason why they should invest heavily in me. That said, I was invested in to the extent that knowledge and skills were needed to complete the set work, and to that extent, I am grateful.

    2/5
  • 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 got a very powerful insight into how the firm works on a multitude of levels, and would certainly recommend the scheme to anyone who wanted to get an insight into CMS or law firms more generally (noting that each firm has a different culture).

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

    • Working with lawyers and in their offices allowed me to experience, first-hand, the culture and environment of work.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • I was paid, although one may struggle to find accommodation at a good enough price to actually make money. I was lucky and did, but if you do apply for this scheme and you don't live in London, book early!

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

    • Some, although not many - we had three main socials over the scheme.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • As stated, there were three - all of which were fun - although one or two more early on would have been appreciated.

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • I was introduced to alot of the favourites for social meetings etc outside of work that the firm frequents, and it certainly appeared to have a strong social pesence.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely. Very interesting, useful, and ultimately fun.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2014

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