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I really liked the people that worked in Simmons & Simmons. Although they try to avoid the word 'nice' they are genuinely easy to get along with and positive people. The type of work was also interesting, particularly in the banking seat where the depart...
The work given to the summer students was very interesting and the firm gave a variety of opportunities to learn more about them as well as providing some fantastic social opportunities.
It was a very interesting experience with a lot of real life tasks given to me. I have given it a high rating due to the fact that I have been given a mixture of tasks which helped to widen my experience, and I felt I was treated respectfully by everyone ...
Great mixture of social and extra-curricular events available over the two weeks. Felt like I was doing actually useful work for my supervisor. The work was interesting and varied.
I really enjoyed the vacation scheme and was amazed by how much I learnt and developed during the two weeks. There are also plenty of social events on the scheme, including being taken to have champagne on the London Eye, making it extremely enjoyable.
The employees were incredibly friendly and welcoming, and always willing to stop and chat. I also got a chance to experience two departments with good quality of work in each. There was also a good balance of work in the day and social activities in the e...
I enjoyed learning about the departments I sat in, especially as I had very little experience in disputes work. I was very interested in the department's work in the first week, and was fortunate to assist on some breaking current affairs work in the seco...
It was a real-life experience into different departments. I did not feel that I was 'just' a 2-week intern who was there to be given administrative tasks. I was given responsibilities and a lot of tasks, which I really appreciated. I also enjoyed the diff...
I thoroughly enjoyed the scheme. There was not only opportunity to socialise but the work was also enjoyable as I was kept busy and challenged. My trainee worked hard to ensure that I was constantly engaged and enjoying the work, as well as learning. I wi...
Overall, the Insight Scheme was very enjoyable. I gained valuable first hand experience of the firm's culture and the day-to-day work of lawyers at the firm.
I enjoyed the programme as it has offered me valuable opportunities. Although it was only a 2-days programme, I had gained lots of experiences. This was my first time working in a law firm. I thought the law industry was all about reading documents which ...
Very enjoyable experience and I learned a huge amount, both about a career commercial law and the firm which is why I did the scheme.
I had a great time with the trainees and my fellow participants. I really enjoyed the bowling and drinks.
Very useful for understanding the firm better and the work I was given was interesting
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight programme. It offered me the opportunity to spend some time in a department where the work was really interesting. It also offered a great opportunity to get my first piece of legal work experience.
I personally had an incredible week at the firm. In addition to the wonderful support structure in place [Grad Rec / secretarial staff], I was given a consistent level of quality work during my seat. The one thing that made the experience particularly enj...
I was given interesting and varied work and felt part of the team
I really enjoyed the insight - for a week long placement there was very little that could have been improved upon. There was a good balance of relevant sessions organised by the scheme and time spent in your department doing real work
