Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • Very much so

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

    • Very valued - you were treated with respect by employees at all levels and given substantial work tasks that would have been helpful.

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

    • As much as you needed; it was relatively hands-off which was nice because it meant you were treated maturely. However, there was a lot of background support available should you have needed it.

    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 information from the presentations was helpful in learning more about the differences in the type of work done in different practice areas and also regarding a career in the sector more generally.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured - a lot was organised and there were many opportunities to meet people at the firm and ask questions. Everything was also well spaced out and seemed to have been carefully timed.

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

    • Great - a very friendly firm!

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

    • 4/5
  • 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?

    • You were treated exactly as an employee of the firm would. Everything seemed transparent and open.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • 5/5

    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?

    • 5/5
  • 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)

Commercial Law

London

July 2016

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