Vacation Scheme Participant Review

by Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • The vacation scheme was very enjoyable; there was an excellent mix of opportunities to get involved in substantive legal work and get to know partners, trainees, associates and graduate recruitment at informal social events.

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

    • The opportunity to work on real assignments for clients, as opposed to artificial tasks, made me feel highly valued. I was always thanked for my input.

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

    • I received a high level of guidance from both my supervisor and trainee mentor. The open and collegiate atmosphere of the firm allowed me to feel comfortable in approaching anyone within my department for assistance.

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

    • The experience I have obtained from this vacation scheme has enabled me to gain a greater awareness of how the legal principles I have studied, during the GDL, apply in practice.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The vacation scheme was very well organised. I was provided with a timetable at the beginning of the week, outlining when seminars, events, training sessions and social events would take place.

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly, supportive and unpretentious. The people I worked with were down to earth and clearly enjoyed being a part of their team.

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

    • 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?

    • Being provided with tasks which a trainee would typically complete, provided me with an accurate insight into the working life of a trainee solicitor at the firm.

    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?

    • Social and networking events were scheduled for every evening of the vacation scheme. There was a mixture of dinners, drink receptions and more informal events, such as ice skating with current trainees.

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

    • The networking events were an excellent way to gain an insight into different people's perceptions of working at Shearman & Sterling. It was also a helpful way of getting to know the firm's lawyers on a personal level, and to identify what type of personalities are compatible with the firm's culture.

    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?

    • I would highly recommend applying for a Shearman & Sterling vacation scheme to a friend who is interested in pursuing a career in corporate law. The variety of work which vacation scheme students are provided with, and the level of exposure you are given to premium work, is particularly impressive.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2016

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