Summer VacationPlacement Review
by Shoosmiths
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 Shoosmiths
- 7. Would you recommend Shoosmiths to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Shoosmiths
Overview
The vacation scheme included a range of tasks and activities. We were able to have a go at some typical trainee tasks for those in their Real Estate seat, and Corporate Seat. We were given talks from members of the firm introducing us to the Firms' sectors. We were also set an ongoing business development task by grad recruitment which involved a delivering a presentation on the final day.
Skills
The scheme built upon core skills developed on the LPC, as well as necessitated commercial awareness and interpersonal skills. Delivering a presentation was a fantastic way to build confidence, get constructive feedback and work closely with an appointed mentor to help guide you throughout the process.
Business Insight
It was a fantastic opportunity to get to understand how the Firms' culture is so much more than just words. Every member of the Firm truly embodies the core values of Shoosmiths and the overarching culture is incredibly friendly, unpretentious and welcoming. The scheme included talks relating to the firms sectors which was very informative and gave us a real insight into the kind of work the Firm does.
Culture
Shoosmiths is a leading law firm, yet remains totally unpretentious, humble and approachable. The lawyers - from associate mentor buddies to trainee buddies - were eager to help, answer questions, and encourage us to perform to the best of our ability throughout. Feedback was clearly designed to be constructive but kind - building confidence and highlighting areas for improvement rather than knocking down applicants confidence. The Firm's culture is unmatched as far as prestigious law firms go.
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed the Vacation Placement. Each member of the Firm put our nerves at ease so quickly, and managed to create a relaxed atmosphere.
Yes
Research the Firm's values thoroughly and ensure that you convey how you embody those values - with examples!
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
South West
November 2021
