Allen & Overy 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?

    • It was a very beneficial experience, and participants got a first hand insight into the work life of a trainee through job shadowing. I was allowed to select a preferred department.

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

    • The firm surprised participants with chocolates in the mail. The firm also made personalised hooded shirts for each participant.

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

    • Each participant was attached to a trainee. I had lunch and coffee with my trainee, and my trainee brought me around the office. He gave me two fairly simple tasks and explained technical terms.

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

    • All of the activities (commercial awareness, applications and negotiations workshops) have allowed me to better understand the firm, and I think greatly enhances my prospects of participating in the firm's vacation scheme.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I think it all depended on the particular trainee that you get. It seems like the trainee decides on the assignments and networking space and time. But you do get to meet many different trainees and the 'speed dating' was particularly insightful. We got to walk to different tables where representatives from different departments answered any queries we might have.

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

    • Very positive.

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

    • It is too early to tell because the programme lasts for an entire year. I have only attended the first stage.

    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?

    • It allowed me to have first hand experience of the kind of tasks trainees do.

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

    • I was left with a very positive impression of the firm's culture.

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

    • I applied knowing that I wanted to go down this path.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed expenses.

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

    • Plenty of opportunities throughout the day.

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

    • The lunch was held in a beautiful room. It was a relaxing atmosphere.

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

    • I heard that there is a choir. I was brought to the gym and canteen.

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

    • All in all an incredible experience.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2015

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