Vacation Schemer Review

by Clifford Chance

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • This was an excellent insight into CC as we were given a mixture a task that would be expected of a incoming trainee, as well as plenty of opportunities to network with CC people, from first year trainees to partners. The hours were long, as would be expected, but it was a very immersive and enjoyable experience.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone at the firm made a remarkable effort to demonstrate that we were valued, from personalised CC merchandise, to drinks events and breakfasts, even a residential weekend to a corporate retreat. The graduate team were also always eager to hear feedback as to how they could improve our experience even more.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • 'Trainee buddies' were assigned to us for each of the two practice areas we sat in, meaning we always had a more informal person to talk to for guidance, as well as having a supervisor. The graduate team were extremely welcoming and attentive so most people felt comfortable turning to them for any help they needed outside these practice areas.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • As I do not study law, the relevance of the scheme to my university degree was minimal. However, the talks on corporate law, finance and even nutrition were very interesting and helpful on a personal level, and it seems CC really emphasises personal and continuous improvement of its employees.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • We were given an outline for our two weeks, telling us where to be and the timings of our days in advance.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • There was much less of a competitive atmosphere between vac schemers than perhaps would be expected, which created a more fun and supportive environment. The residential weekend also helped us to connect and network in a less formal setting, which certainly added to the positive atmosphere.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Despite the educational talks and very friendly supervisors, I felt that in the practice areas more time could be spent integrating the vac schemers into the work being done. However, this is perhaps to be expected with only one week in each area and in very busy departments.

    3/5

  • 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 exposure to trainees and recently qualified lawyers helped me understand in detail the demands and experiences of working at CC, although this was much more about taking to others than the work and experiences given in the practice areas.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The friendly but fast paced and competitive atmosphere of CC was apparent in talking to largely other trainees.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The scheme gave quite clear insight into what being a corporate lawyer trainee would be like

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • The payment is £800.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • There were planting of opportunities to network with trainees from every practice area in CC, and opportunities to get to know trainees socially. The partner dinner allowed networking with higher management also.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The social events were amazing, and very well organised, allowing for great bonding between vac schemers and networking opportunities.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, particularly pro bono work, sports opportunities, and the 'art fund', which allows museum entry for CC employees, although the latter were not particularly advertised by the scheme.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes definitely, it was both useful and enjoyable.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2017


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