A&O First Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • Overall very useful and informative. Well organized and delivered.

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

    • The organization and delivery made me feel that A & O really valued us, which was something which really stood them out from other firms.

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

    • As much as was possible during one day

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

    • Application and negotiation skill talks were good, however, commercial awareness talk was the real standout.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured overall.

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

    • The atmosphere was relaxed enough to be able to ask questions, whilst also being serious enough to enable me to gain some valuble insight.

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

    • Seemed that no expense was spared throughout the day. We were given a goody bag which contained freebies which were quite different to that which is offered elsewhere. Lunch was also excellent

    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?

    • As it was only one day I feel that it is difficult to trully represent what a full time role would entail. Despite this I think that Grad recruitment did all that was possible to aid in this respect.

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

    • I think that talking to employees at a firm is the best way to establish and understand the culture. We were given ample time to talk to employees and were given various points of contact at the firm for future use.

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

    • Gave me a better understanding of what life as a commercial lawyer entails.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were given the opportunity to be reimbursed reasonable expenses, however I live in London so didn't really incur any expenses.

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

    • Ample opportunities. Had lunch with current trainees and a networking session with associates.

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

    • Lunch and the networking session were great as they weren't too formal which meant you could get a better grasp of what life at A&O is like

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

    • A little bit by talking to the trainees and also during the tour of the offices.

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

    • Definitely!

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

London

March 2015

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