Virtual Placement Review

Learnt more about Shoosmiths and the different practice areas the firm excels in. We were also tasked with example exercises throughout the days that would mirror the Training Contract assessment centre ranging from a group exercise, an individual task and a presentation. We were provided with detailed feedback that proved invaluable at the subsequent stages.

I had never participated in a group exercise prior to the virtual placement so I found this exercise to be highly informative and insightful. Discussing a task with new people on an online platform initially felt a little out of my comfort zone but by the end of the task I found I had thoroughly enjoyed myself and was provided with very good feedback.

Individuals from various different practice areas spoke to us about what their work entails, the career opportunities for trainees and long-term aspirations that would be available to us as Solicitors at Shoosmiths. Every talk was very insightful and there was the opportunity to ask any questions we might of had.

Everyone involved with the execution of the Placement did an outstanding job at making us feel very welcome and provided us with a real sense of the culture at Shoosmiths. It was a very friendly, dynamic and collaborative culture that also encouraged individuality and diversity.

I thoroughly enjoyed the virtual placement. It was very well structured and I really learnt a lot. I also really enjoyed the networking opportunities and the ability to gain a real insight into what Shoosmiths are looking for in their future trainees and how to succeed at the final assessment centre. I can’t recommend the Shoosmiths virtual placement enough to any aspiring trainee solicitors.

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Research the firm well to prove your genuine interest in the work that they do. Additionally, in the video interview try to let your personality radiate as they are a firm who genuinely want to get to know who you are and whether you would be a good fit for their working environment and culture.