Intern Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the insight - for a week long placement there was very little that could have been improved upon. There was a good balance of relevant sessions organised by the scheme and time spent in your department doing real work

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

    • I felt encouraged and made part of the team - though in a week it's difficult to feel valued as such because it's acknowledge you'll be gone in a few days!

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

    • Excellent guidance and support from my trainee buddy and from partners in the department, which was fantastic. They all gave me plenty of work and always had time to explain things, and welcomed questions. I saw less of my supervisor who was very busy that week, but i do not think this was typical.

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

    • As I am a graduate, they were not relevant to my degree. I definitely learnt a lot though and it has definitely motivated me to pursue a career as a commercial lawyer.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was very well structured - a good balance of organised learning / information sessions, all of which were relevant and engaging, as well as time in the department. In my case, I was never overworked during the week, but I was kept consistently busy with tasks and everyone was always very supportive.

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

    • Very positive. The firm was very welcoming and my department made me feel involved and part of the team from the outset - all were interested in asking me questions about myself, my background etc. I felt encouraged to be myself and get what I could out of the week. The cohort of interns were good fun too, and the atmosphere amongst us was always very positive and amicable

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Given that it was only a week, we had a good number of learning sessions

    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?

    • Yes certainly - we had sessions which allowed us to speak with members of the firm at all levels

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

    • Very much so - I think it is impossible to get a real sense of a firm without spending time there

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

    • Extremely helpful - it has made my decision an informed one and it has motivated me to pursue this career

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • More than adequately for a week's work

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

    • Yes many - 2 sessions in particular

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

    • Yes -we had a very good social event to close the week which was good fun, and also welcome drinks

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes from current trainees in an organised session and more informally in the department whilst working

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

    • Definitely

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2016

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