A&O First Participant Review
by Allen & Overy
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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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 Allen & Overy
- 7. Would you recommend Allen & Overy to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Allen & Overy
Overview
Spring Days: Two days of interactive talks, quizzes and networking opportunities delivered virtually. These activities offered an opportunity to immerse yourself in the firm's culture and build legally-relevant competencies. Returner's Day: A day long office visit involved talks, role-play activities, networking and socials. Students had the opportunity to interact with legal professionals and graduate recruitment to enhance their appreciation of the firm.
Skills
yes - commercial awareness - problem solving and investigative skills - critical thinking - technical knowledge about various legal processes - firm awareness
Business Insight
Extremely interesting and enlightening We were briefed about several opportunities at the firm and different career paths within a law firm. The scheme significantly improved my firm and brand awareness.
Culture
Welcoming, friendly, innovative and inquisitive
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight – virtually and in person.
Yes
Research the firm thoroughly and internalise their core values
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
September 2021
