Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    4.3
  • Culture
    4.7
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • - Involved in weekly team catch-ups where lawyers discussed ongoing matters in the team and business development opportunities. - Completed tasks such as reviewing and drafting ancillary documents, researching points of law etc. - Daily catch-ups with supervisor and trainee buddy to answer any questions about the firm and about legal career generally - Took part in various training/introductory sessions about various aspects of the firm


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • - Legal Research - Legal Writing - Presentation - Collaboration - Communication (Written/Verbal)


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • There were various scheduled sessions where information regarding the business and potential roles were explained. It was also really beneficial to speak to current employees.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 4/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Collegiate, Meritocratic, Forward-thinking


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed gaining a deeper insight into the firm: the work its various teams carry out, culture and other areas such as responsible business, social opportunities and legal technology.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Simmons & Simmons LLP
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Simmons & Simmons LLP to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Simmons & Simmons LLP
  • - Know what makes Simmons stand out among its competitors - Practice competency questions - Work on your professional writing


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

London

July 2021


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