Winter vacation scheme intern Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I was given interesting and varied work and felt part of the team

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

    • I was not just a vacation scheme intern that they had to provide some kind of work to. I was given real work and my input and abilities were valued. The team also made the effort to teach me about the bigger picture.

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

    • I was always supported and tasks were explained thoroughly

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

    • I have a lot more examples and experience that I can use for future applications. I also have a better understanding of the role of a trainee solicitor

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The week was well structured and everything ran on time and with precision

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

    • The team and the graduate team were very welcoming, positive and encouraging.

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

    • I was only there for a week so the firm didn't really have the time to invest much training. However we were given workshops that were insightful and interesting for our future

    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?

    • The firm showed me he kind of work I could be working on and the supportive and training I would be given as a trainee

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

    • Everyone I met was welcoming and made me feel part of the team, from the staff at reception, to my department and the graduate team

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

    • The week confirmed that a career in law was the right choice for me

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was made more than adequately for the week. Especially considering most of the week I was attending events put on by the team and being trained.

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

    • I was taken around my department and worked for many members of staff. We also had 2 networking events held by the graduate team

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

    • These opportunities were fantastic. I got to work with and interact with partners at the firm, which in itself is impressive. But not only that, I was also able to meet members of each department to help me understand which area of law I was interested in. The whole week was tailored to my needs as a prospective trainee.

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

    • Yes lots of the team talked about the different events they were involved in, including a choir and women's networking events.

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

    • I would 100% recommend the vacation scheme and the firm

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2016

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