Vacation scheme participant Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • A really fun and interesting two weeks.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I thought it was made clear by everyone that I met that A&O values it's potential trainees.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • I was given as much support and guidance as I asked for, which I thought was a nice way of doing it.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have finished my degree, but feel that this experience will be hugely helpful in the first few weeks of my internship next year.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well structured from start to finish.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • I was left with the feeling that A&O is a hugely inclusive and exciting firm to be a part of.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • For someone on work experience I was given a huge amount of time and attention by employees at every level

    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?
  • To the extent that one can get an idea from two weeks work experience I think this vacation scheme did a very good job.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Everyone I talked to was keen to tell me about A&Os culture and I thought that said a lot in itself.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • It was very helpful to get some time actually at a desk doing trainee tasks,

    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?
  • 5/5

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

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

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

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2017


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