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A series of engaging presentations designed to help Academy students strengthen their understanding of the business of law. We were given the opportunity to discuss and share ideas which was very inspiring. We also completed a number of innovation-focused...
Across the scheme, there were several group projects. One involved a role-play simulation where team members had to meet several stakeholder demands simultaneously. Another involved a pitching exercise relating to innovation in the legal field. The scheme...
Significant variation in day-to-day work. Tasks included the conduct of a commercial stakeholder simulation exercise and networking with clients and lawyers. Further tasks included various group presentation activities covering innovation and commercial a...
The CMS academy involved various activities such as business case studies as well as client interviews and lectures about larger legal trends.
The Academy lasted for two weeks and was conducted online. The first week consisted of 'the business of law', including a client interview and presentations from various individuals to teach us skills needed to be successful in commercial law generally. T...
Each day we got to have an insight into a different area of the firm such as Diversity & Inclusion to the Intellectual Property practice area. We got to meet many new people doing the internship and people at the firm. There were many opportunities to...
The Vac Scheme was online on a mixture of teams and zoom. We started the day with either a coffee session or yoga. Throughout the day there was then a mixture of networking sessions, group activities and insight into CMS and its practice areas. Interspers...
During the scheme we attended multiple different talks from members of the firm giving us an insight into life at CMS. We also undertook group tasks such as a business simulation challenge, a client interview and an innovative ideas pitch.
I was part of a cohort of other Vacation Schemers, there was an agenda set out for us for activities each day. we completed simulated tasks supervised by a member of the Talent team. We worked in groups, got to know each other and members at the firm at n...
The scheme was very well organised, and everyone was super friendly and helpful. We were trusted to do real work and even meet with CMS clients. My favourite part was taking part in a high tech virtual stakeholder management exercise, where the team had c...
In the mornings before the day began, there were (optional) opportunities for virtual coffee networking. Then, the schedule would involve mainly presentations from employees at the firm on a range of topics – for example, CMS’ pro bono strategy, their div...
Each day provided participants with a new opportunity to find out more about the firm through different talks, presentations, activities and meet and greets with current staff. We were also allowed the opportunity to meet clients, work within groups, give...
The first week was focused on the business of law, there was a simulation exercise, a client dialogue, info on pro bono, a group presentation based on a challenge we were set and practice sessions on LUPL. The week was run by a company called mind 3, and ...
One week consisted of a business of law week where we undertook a series of activities including a research project, future facing law activities and practice area spotlights. The following week included client meeting activities, a innovative legal tech ...
During the work experience we attended various sessions, one about commercial awareness, and others where we had the opportunity to speak with employees. We were also tasked with a simulation activity where, in groups, we had to manage a faux trainer com...
In my week as a First Steps Participant I networked with graduate recruitment, who delivered an application workshop and welcomed us every day. I met with partners and trainees who made time to present their specialties and allow us to interview them.
Day to day activities varied and helped develop multiple skills. Coffee roulette sessions enabled us to network with other participants and regional office networking sessions enabled us to get a feel of the office we applied for even though it was throug...
I networked with other scheme attendees. I attended presentations on the company and its various practice areas and internal networks. I was part of a competitive business simulation game where we learned valuable knowledge about decisions businesses must...
We would have coffee breakout sessions in the morning to network with other interns then have daily activities of networking with partners, associates and trainees, as well as sessions with the graduate recruitment team. We also took part in a team simula...
I networked with partners and peers, attended commercial awareness skills sessions, as well as magician and escape room socials. In a group game-based business simulation, five of us launched and managed a trainer business. Success was achieved by reach...
