Vacation Scheme participant Review

by Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I enjoyed the vacation scheme very much. It allowed me to get a feel for what working at the firm is really like, and I learnt so much more about the firm compared to what you can glean from online.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I truly felt like an employee during my time at the firm.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There was always someone available if I had any questions or queries regarding the firm, the training, or the work in general.

    4/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The placement allowed me to develop my online research skills and proofreading skills.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The scheme was well structured, with various talks and socials to break up the days.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very friendly, whilst at the same time very hard-working. Everyone here always goes beyond what they're required to do, which enhances the general mood at the firm.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • 4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • 5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • 4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • 5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2016

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