Trainee Solicitor Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed my time at Shoosmiths. I felt very included in the team and was given real work to complete.

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

    • I felt very valued and the team made a real effort to keep me busy and to give me real work. Everyone was so friendly and nice.

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

    • Lots of guidance! I was being mentored by the trainee in the team but there were partners on hand to mingle with and chat to who were very approachable and friendly.

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

    • Very useful! I learnt the importance of attention to detail and to structure everything.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Great- we were given a mini project to work on all week that culminated in a presentation at the end.

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

    • Very relaxed and approachable. The feel of a firm that was very friendly and puts emphasis on brand and work life balance along side great quality work and clients.

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

    • Lots there is a big emphasis on training and learning and development. The supervision has been great.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • It was a great taster of what life could be like at Shoosmiths.

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

    • It was very helpful. The brand is so strong at Shoosmiths and it has been very useful to make me see that I want to work somewhere like that.

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

    • It was very useful and made me feel motivated.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £250 per week

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

    • Yes there were lots of social events, including a New Friday event and a lunch with the trainees.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Lunch with the trainees was great fun and a great way to pick their brains.

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

    • Shoosmiths encourages people to volunteer and get involved with extra curriculars.

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

    • Yes definitely!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

August 2016

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