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It was good but not excellent - the insight scheme was designed to give us additional information on how to break into the legal sector. I enjoyed being advised on how to make my future applications stand out, but I got the impression that other people on the insight were overly competitive. We had numerous activities every day, including an introduction into Ashurst's specialities (corporate law) and networking opportunities at the end of each day.
I have really enjoyed my stay at the firm. I have learnt a lot about the company and it gave me a brief idea of how I will implement my degree to real life. I believe it was a really good push for my future career and education. Aside from work, the company is very active, there are a range of activities one can join in after working hours.
This scheme was incredibly enjoyable. The firm really made an effort to make us all feel welcome despite the fact we are only there for two days. They made a particular effort to ensure that you were placed in departments were of interest to us. There was a social occasion including a dinner with members from throughout the firm on the final night. Having attended several first year schemes this was the most enjoyable.
Possibly the best internship I undertook. I was able to do real work, feel part of the team and given numerous opportunities to socialise with fellow interns and employees.
I found it useful to get to know the firm, the people and the kind of work undertaken by trainees. The Ashurst staff were very accommodating and I was exposed to range of interesting and varied work.
I was able to experience a wide variety of seats and meet employees from all levels of the company's hierarchy.
10 Best Job Ever --> extremely interesting, challenging and fun at the same time.
I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent at Ashurst. I felt the vacation scheme gave a very real and genuine insight into what life at Ashurst as a trainee would be like, and cemented my ambition of trying to secure a Training Contract there. Everyone was extremely welcoming, and the socials were very enjoyable, as I got to experience fun things such as bowling at the All Star Lanes and going up the Shard. The work was stimulating and enjoyable, and I felt as though I was contributing and helping the clients with the work I was doing. I also particularly enjoyed the 'Ashopoly' task. It provided a wonderful opportunity to see more of London, as well as learn more about the deals Ashurst has been involved in.
I thoroughly enjoyed the vacation scheme as it was insightful, challenging and rewarding. There was a good mix of work and social activities.
My week at Ashurst gave me a fantastic insight into the life and work of an International lawyer. Sitting in the Dispute Resolution department, I was exposed to actual work, which enabled me to draw upon the skills I have learnt throughout my undergraduate degree. It was a priceless opportunity, and one which I thoroughly recommend to anyone interested in pursuing a International legal career.
The winter vacation scheme at Ashurst is very well organised, there are a number of interactive socials and opportunities to network and meet new people.
The insight itself was very good, there were lots of events and activities to get involved with over the scheme and plenty of real work to become involved with.
The placement scheme was certainly rewarding and insightful. It definitely provided an opportunity to experience Ashurst's professional and inclusive culture, while completing interesting and challenging pieces of work.
