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The scheme being virtual was better than I expected initially. I was quite anxious about the structure of the scheme and whether I could engage with my peers and the people in the firm. But all the webinars/sessions have given me plenty opportunities to a...
It was really enjoyable. Our vacation scheme was made virtual for the first time, due to coronavirus. To say that all the sessions had to be online, it was clear a lot of organisation had gone into making the sessions as fulfilling and varied as possible....
I enjoyed the scheme very much, as it gave me an insight into the firm's various practice areas, and its Pro Bono and diversity commitments. I also had the opportunity to talk to employees at the firm, and find out more about their personal experiences an...
I thought it was an incredible experience! Despite the limitations of the virtual format, the graduate recruitment team made sure that the scheme still provided plenty of opportunities to interact with people working at A&O in different departments and le...
I thoroughly enjoyed this virtual experience! These are unprecedented times and thus, needing to go virtual was not an ideal way to have an internship, but the graduate recruitment team nonetheless fulfilled my initial expectations and beyond. The schedul...
Really informative, engaging and well-thought-out. Great group of smart and enthusiastic people.
The scheme was interesting and offered a diverse range of opportunities from classroom sessions to work shadowing. The sessions were all enjoyable and directly relevant to a future career in the legal sector. I would recommend the scheme to anyone who is ...
I found the vacation scheme to be an excellent way, not only to learn a great deal about the firm and its ethics and values, but also how it is applied in the professional sphere. the group activities were highly enjoyable, incorporating concept and ide...
I really enjoyed the Winter Vacation Scheme at Allen & Overy. There was a perfect mixture of presentations (on Fuse, Pro-Bono, training, future thinking - to name a few!) , tasks to complete at our desks (provided by our trainers), networking opportunitie...
My vacation scheme was extremely enjoyable because of the work I was doing in addition to all the people that I met over the scheme. Although it only lasted 1 week, I felt that I gained a great insight into the work environment of Allen & Overy and I feel...
I found the week fun and enjoyable when doing work and co-operating with other people. The talks were useful and informative and gave an insight into the workings of the firm, its philosophy and working environment. The staff were always engaging and sup...
This scheme provided me with a fantastic insight into commercial law. This insight was well balanced between getting to know the firm's culture, its departments and my potential future cohort! The scheme was filled with networking opportunities with curre...
The Allen & Overy vacation scheme was an excellent opportunity to find out about life at a magic circle law firm. I enjoyed this insight very much, as I was attached to a trainer and was given the opportunity to see how life is as a city solicitor. I left...
I couldn't have had a better time. There was a good mix of time in a practice area, talks and social activities. The talks were genuinely useful and interesting rather than firm or practice area specific. Everyone was so lovely and I managed to get involv...
I thoroughly enjoyed the A&O First Scheme and had a fantastic time from start to finish.
The scheme included loads of different sessions. Being able to interact with A&O’s business on so many different levels was engaging
I greatly enjoyed the insight. The firm put on its best face across all areas (both in terms of the associates and trainees I was working with, the members of the graduate recruitment team I met, the trainee buddy I was assigned). It was the most enjoyabl...
I really enjoyed my vacation scheme. I felt that I gained a really useful insight into life at the firm and the atmosphere was totally welcoming and friendly. I also really enjoyed all of the social events that the firm put on and felt these were a great ...
With little insight of commercial law as a in-law student, this experience provided a great introduction to corporate life and the culture of the firm. I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere of the cohort, while the team building and social events help support...
I very much enjoyed the vacation scheme, especially working in such a welcoming, interesting and fun team in ICM. It was also great to get to know the other participants, and I especially enjoyed the team activities we completed, both law-related and othe...
