First Year Spring Insight Scheme Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • The Insight scheme was brilliant - it was really well organised, plenty of social and networking opportunities and the chance to take on some work from a trainee.

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

    • All the trainees were really friendly and approachable, and you didn't feel inferior / stupid asking them for help. Everyone was grateful for any work completed, and it was obvious that they were keen for us to do well.

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

    • By allocating a trainee-supervisr to you, you always had someone to ask. Even if they weren't on top form / were busy, there was always someone else.

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

    • This gave me a key insight into whether a training contract is suited for me.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Good amount of time in our departments, opportunities to network with each other and other members of the firm. The work-social balance was perfect.

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

    • Genuinely was very surprised to have been greeted with such friendly people - nothing like I expected a city law firm to be like!

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

    • The firm made sure to tell us how they work with trainees to become the best solicitors that they can be. The scheme was too short to give us intense personal training, but we were suitably equipped.

    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 had a positive and collegiate atmosphere, and I would honestly enjoy working there. I think that this is a combination of the values espoused by the firm, the work it undertakes and the people who work there.

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

    • No better insight than seeing it first hand.

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

    • The content of the day was engineered to giving you a brief yet comprehensive insight into the firm and life as a city lawyer. This has been an invaluable experience.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were paid for our attendance, and 'fed' for the entirety of the scheme.

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

    • There was the opportunity to have lunch with an associate of your preferred department, to have dinner with the grad team and networking drinks with the trainees.

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

    • The events were really well organised and varied. We played darts and went out for a swanky dinner, had networking drinks with the trainees, had a lunch with our trainee supervisors and had lunch with an associate.

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

    • I didn't manage to find out much about this.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • A really good few days.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2018

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