Summer vacation scheme Review

by Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Extremely well-planned! We had talks pertaining to all aspects of the firm. Really really enjoyed myself!

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

    • Very! Everyone was very supportive and extremely appreciative of your work.

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

    • The trainees were always there to help if you had any questions.

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

    • Learnt more about the work that a leading law firm does.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Amazingly structured! Katie from graduate recruitment has done an amazing job of structuring the insight!!!

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

    • The firm has a "work hard play hard" culture. The people were extremely brilliant at their jobs but still made the time to have a chat with us.

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

    • We were invited to workshops and lectures for employees of the firm.

    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?

    • It helped a lot.

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

    • Meeting and chatting to everyone in the firm really helps you to get a good feel of the firm.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • £300/week

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

    • We had trainee lunches, supervisor lunches, speed networking events. Plenty of opportunities to network.

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

    • Very fun! We had a pasta-making class and went up to the Duck & Waffle.

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

    • Tag-rugby.

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

    • Shearman & Sterling is an amazing firm and I highly recommend its vacation scheme.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2014

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