Attendee Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • Overall, the Insight Scheme was very enjoyable. I gained valuable first hand experience of the firm's culture and the day-to-day work of lawyers at the firm.

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

    • Members of the firm seem genuinely interested in you as a person.

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

    • Supervisors were very approachable and helpful, and were always ready to answer any questions I had.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • 4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • There were plenty of socials and opportunities to get to know other people on the scheme, and everyone on the scheme was friendly and open. The firm's trainees and HR members were also very involved in the socials. Lunch with associates at the firm was also a great experience.

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

    • There were business case studies and personal development workshops, which were really insightful.

    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?

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

    • Being involved in actual work means that you get to work among the firm's lawyers and experience day-to-day life at the firm.

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

    • Talking with lawyers at the firm helped me improve my understanding of the different practice areas.

    4/5

    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?

    • There were plenty of socials and lunch events where you can speak with HR and lawyers at the firm. My supervisor also very kindly introduced me to other members of the department he was in.

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

    • Socials were really fun and inclusive.

    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

April 2017

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