Winter Vacation Student Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • The insight was a great experience and highly enjoyable.

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

    • Everyone at the firm ensured that I felt valued throughout my time at Allen & Overy

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

    • My trainer was very supportive and gave constructive feedback throughout the 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?

    • The skills I learnt will help me in my capacity to work in a business environment in the coming years.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight was incredibly well structured and organised with informative talks, enjoyable events, and networking opportunities throughout.

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

    • The atmosphere was definitely positive and made a real difference throughout the Winter Vacation Scheme.

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

    • 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?

    • The Winter Vacation Scheme was very effective in providing exposure to all aspects of the job about what a full time role would entail with the firm.

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

    • The company culture was very clear during my time on the Winter Vacation Scheme and was a definite highlight of the experience.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • The scheme was well paid

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

    • There were plenty of opportunities to network and meet employees from a variety of different departments, giving a crucial insight into the work undertaken across the firm

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

    • The networking and social events were well organised and enjoyable.

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

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

    • I would definitely recommend this insight to a friend, without a doubt.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2014

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