A&O First Participant Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • 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

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • yes - commercial awareness - problem solving and investigative skills - critical thinking - technical knowledge about various legal processes - firm awareness


  • 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?
  • 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.


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

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

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

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Welcoming, friendly, innovative and inquisitive


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

  • 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 thoroughly enjoyed the insight – virtually and in person.


  • 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 A&O Shearman
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend A&O Shearman to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to A&O Shearman
  • Research the firm thoroughly and internalise their core values


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

September 2021


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