Intern Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • All expectations were met and exceeded in every area.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very friendly culture in A&O. Despite being around only for 3 weeks as an intern we were treated very well and with respect.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Graduate recruitment team were exceptional. My trainers were very accommodating and were responsible for my insight into the law. The other A&O fee-earners were welcoming and sought to ensure that I was busy and happy.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Kept very busy with a great balance between interesting and challenging work at the desk, insightful talks, work related games and activities outside of work.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • There is only so much independence and responsibility an undergraduate untrained in law can expect to have in 3 weeks. However, I was given a number of tasks that were my own to complete, including one that took 5 days to complete. In this sense I was given as much responsibility as was reasonable.

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

    • All the skills that I developed during the 3 weeks are applicable throughout my studies and later life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very friendly, but productive and professional.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I cannot fault it.

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

    • A strong sense that we would be the next generation for the firm, which made us feel important and that we were being invested in.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Have not been given a job offer yet, but would be very excited by the prospect of one.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Great combination of organised socials and out of office fun.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive - as you would expect in London. A good amount of socials were funded by the company.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Shoreditch is a great area.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Played cricket for the firm in my first week.

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2015

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