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 gamebased business simulation five of us launched and managed a trainer business Success was achieved by reach
Over the online work experience we attended sessions with various lawyers at the firm discussing their daytoday experiences We also heard from members of the firm on diversity and took part in an online business programme In terms of meetings with o
During my time on the virtual work experience I spent the day doing a variety of activities We had ice breaker sessions where I met with other students on the programme and we had time to network with solicitors about their daily work and what CMS is l
It was a 4 day programme which gave opportunities to network with the firm and other participants It provided an opportunity to learn more about the firm through QampA sessions and presentations Participants competed in a business simulation throughou
It was incredible props to the team for being able to come up with something so interesting and varied and well put together online It was enjoyable the time were also manageable and the coffee roulette was great for meeting new people and getting a
Attending coffee roulettes to network with the cohort networked with trainee solicitors associates and partners understanding the operations and goals of CMS as a global futurefocusing law firm and working on various group tasks in skills workshops
Collaborated with a team on a simulated sneakers brand to compete in a market Networked with staff and grad recruitment
Each day was varied Amongst others activities included a business exercise as well as meetings with employees of different departments There was also a strong social element to the programme through the use of breakout rooms
It started at 10 am Every day we would have 2 quotcoffee roulettequot sessions to meet other First Steps participants We met with partners and trainees at the firm In the afternoons we worked on a competitive business simulation game Also we pl
I thoroughly enjoyed the virtual experience Even more so I thoroughly enjoyed my experience of working with CMS The virtual experience itself was extremely informative very interactive and really answered all of my questions regarding what CMS is lik
The virtual CMS Academy experience was incredibly engaging and well organised I particularly enjoyed the interviews with clients and presentation by Duncan Weston on Lupl Whilst it was certainly different from the traditional inoffice vacation scheme
I had an amazing time completing CMS virtual Business of Law experience There was opportunities throughout the four days to meet a range of people within the firm from the senior partner to trainees and everyone in between I really appreciated the op
I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the CMS Business of Law week which took place in July 2020 Even though the work placements which would originally take place were cancelled I believe that the firm did the most that they could considering the circum
Although virtual there were numerous activities planned throughout the week all of which were very enjoyable Personally I most enjoyed being able to take part in a real virtual client visit It was admirable that CMS were able to organise this for
I loved the virtual experience as I thought the range of activities I got to take part in were fantastic especially considering the last minute move online Much of what was planned for the 3 week in person placement was still included in the week online
A well planned event that responded well to new circumstances due to the Covid19 Pandemic A range of engaging activities with several experts in attendance I was challenged in a good way to expand my knowledge I knew more at the end of the week than
Very much so