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An extremely valuable insight week, with varied work and networking opportunities. I would definitely recommend students with an interest in a commercial law career to apply to CMS for this scheme. CMS are one of the few firms that offer placement such as...
I absolutely loved my time at the Academy this summer. It was so insightful and a great way to learn more about the firm, their ethos and their culture. Everyone I met was so lovely and it was good to learn more about the inner working's of the firm and w...
I really enjoyed the whole scheme - one week in London and two weeks in the regional office. The first week of the scheme, the business of law, was an incredible opportunity to learn about the firm's aspirations, culture, and values. It was gave me a grea...
The insight week with CMS was very enjoyable. The Early Talent Team always made sure we were about to reach them if were needed and there was plenty of opportunities to bond with the other people on the programme, especially during the escape room activit...
I thoroughly enjoyed the CMS Academy. Having students from all offices spend the first week in London was a great idea, as it ended up being a really social experience. All talks were highly engaging and useful - you never felt like you were just being sh...
The business of law week was a fascinating insight into meeting clients and seeing how the world of commercial law actually operates. Meeting employees at all levels of the firm was also very welcome and all Academy participants were made to feel welcome ...
I really enjoyed the placement I did. I found there was a lot of variety. We got involved in lots of well organised tasks and I got to meet a great bunch of people. Also, compared to other summer internships, you are never bored or left without support fr...
I absolutely loved this scheme. It was incredibly useful because we were given actual legal work to complete which gave me a proper insight into how the firm operated and if this career would be right for me. Everyone was so friendly and gave me lots of a...
The CMS Academy vacation scheme at the London office of CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP offered thorough insight into the firm and proved to be a very rewarding experience. The unique Business of Law Week showed that CMS are dedicated to going a s...
I really enjoyed my vacation scheme with CMS. I feel that I got to learn a lot about a lot of different areas of the legal profession. The whole experience felt very open and I got to meet a diverse range of people which really added to the experience.
Really enjoyed the scheme - my supervisor was really helpful (especially as I am a non-law student) and helped to match work to my level of understanding. I felt valued regarding the work I produced, and my supervisor was able to give some really helpful ...
I really enjoyed this placement as it was insightful of the culture here at CMS. It balanced assigning interns a lot of responsibility and meaningful work with a strong support system (trainee buddy and supervisor). There were a lot of social events to...
In the first week (London Week) I was working 12 hour days (including the "socials") which was a very draining experience. In the second and third week (regional week) I was given little work and often spent time browsing the internet on my phone whils...
I really enjoyed the CMS First Steps Insight scheme, it provided me with a great introduction into the life and work of a commercial law firm, game me opportunities to network with a variety of people form the firm and they heavily invested in us througho...
I thought it was a really great experience. I received some high-quality and challenging tasks, met a lot of really interesting and ambitious people, and got to experience life at a large city law firm. While I was only on a one-week scheme, everyone made...
The vacation scheme was split into two separate parts. The first week was the 'business of law'. The next two weeks were the 'internship' and were spent sat in a department and doing work. The first week was heavily assessed and I didn't enjoy it, apart f...
I enjoyed the insight week immensely. The first week was very interesting and varied but felt slightly repetitive and contrived at points. The second and third weeks of the internship were very enjoyable. I am very glad we had the opportunity to work in t...
The insight has been a well structured programme that seeems to have really given me a look into the company. Not only this, but I have been made to feel welcome and have been given various responsibilities. The week in London was a generous and fun way t...
I enjoyed how varied the week in London was, we did everything from dances during 'mindful 15' to getting involved in CSR dinners and haing the opportunity to go out on a client visit and run a client meeting which was a highlight for me in addition to th...