Vacation scheme student Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I felt 100% part of the team.

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

    • Everyone was lovely, from the partners to the assistants.

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

    • I recieved a great deal from my solicitor and trainee. It was nice to get a different perspective into roles.

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

    • Research and Drafting skills will assist me in my future career as a solicior.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was nice to spend time in one team, as I really got to know what the team do.

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

    • Hard working, relaxed and comfortable.

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

    • They gave me useful assignments and also wonderful lunches.

    5/5
  • 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 much so. spending a week in an intense working environment and in the same department allowed me to see excatly the day in the life of.

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

    • A great deal. I discovered that partners and lawyers arent pompous. They are down to earth people and Shoosmiths provides an excellent environment for dedicated, nice people.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Generous sum.

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

    • Due to the office being open plan and due to going to organised events.

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

    • Excellent.

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

    • Netball and tag rugby. Lots of charity events too.

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

    • Definitely. Shoomsmiths is such a friendly firm with a hard working, wonderful atmosphere.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

South East

July 2014

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