Vacation Schemer Review
by Simmons & Simmons LLP
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Business Insight
3.7
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Culture
4.3
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Your Impressions
4.3
- 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
5 days. Performed research tasks for a combination of commercial and pro bono work. Inputting and reviewing data. Met and worked closely with associates and trainees.
Skills
Yes. Good for time management. Good for practical writing experience. Good for getting used to working in a working environment.
Business Insight
It was very helpful to be given a sense of how the firm worked, how people felt about the place they worked, and how they spent their days. Obviously only being there for a week, I only had the chance to experience one seat, and so don't have as much exposure to other areas meaning it is a necessarily limited insight.
Culture
People seemed to enjoy themselves and have the time to go for lunch. They seemed to like one another and there was a good relationship between different levels of seniority (although also a fair few people didn't know one anohter, but I think that's Covid-related).
Your Impressions
High.
Yes
Look at what the firm itself does, rather than general law firms. Think about working closely with your trainee as well, rather than spending time trying to impress partners/associates.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
November 2021
