Insight day Review

by A&O Shearman

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • Very enjoyable day that provided plenty of useful information about life about the firm and as a city lawyer.

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

    • Everyone was willing to take time out to answer questions and talk to you about their work - they went to every effort to make us feel valued.

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

    • They provided useful information about making an application to the firm, and it was useful to be able to talk to current trainees about their experiences.

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

    • The information will be very useful for anyone considering a career in a city law firm. The day wasn't especially directed towards helping with your studies, but the exercises in negotiation and networking are generally useful.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well planned and run.

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

    • There was a good atmosphere, with the staff at A&O being very enthusiastic and friendly. Everyone got along well and bonded over the various exercises, and there wasn't a sense of competition.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company helped develop various skills, and provided information that will be very useful in making an application to such a firm, or simply for deciding what to do with your career.

    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?

    • Besides the fact that the insight is short, they managed to give a full impression of what life at the firm would be like, and the various work that is done by trainees. Also gained a good sense of the other aspects to life there.

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

    • Obviously a gloss was put on the company, but speaking to the current trainees provided a good insight into how the company operates and what its values are.

    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?

    • Travel expenses were reimbursed up to a reasonable limit.

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

    • There was a reasonable opportunity to meet employees from the company, but networking wasn't really the focus.

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

    • There was a good opportunity to socialize - it was a theme throughout the day, rather than there being any particular event.

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

    • Yes - we were told about the various facilities at the company, and some of the things that staff there also get up to.

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

    • Definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2014

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