Summer Vacation Scheme
by Simmons & Simmons LLP
Rating
4.8/5
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
4.3
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Culture
4.7
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Simmons & Simmons LLP
- 7. Would you recommend Simmons & Simmons LLP to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Simmons & Simmons LLP
Overview
- 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
- Legal Research - Legal Writing - Presentation - Collaboration - Communication (Written/Verbal)
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Business Insight
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.
5/5
4/5
4/5
Culture
Collegiate, Meritocratic, Forward-thinking
4/5
5/5
5/5
Your Impressions
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.
5/5
5/5
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Yes
- Know what makes Simmons stand out among its competitors - Practice competency questions - Work on your professional writing
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law
Central London and City
July 2021
