CMS Academy: Business of Law week Review

The Business of Law week included a number of different activities and tasks. Day-to-day we were expected to work with a team to complete activities such as a simulation or a client meeting. Other activities included networking, partner Q and A's, presentations, wellbeing talks and culture insights.

Developed skills: presenting, teamwork, organisation, time-management, drafting questions for clients, networking.

A number of talks and Q and A's were held to help us build an understanding of how the business works and what the culture is like at the firm and what roles are available.

The culture at this firm is amazing. Everyone is friendly and very eager to answer any questions and provide insights into their positive personal experiences at the firm. The firm does not try and convince participants that CMS is a relationship firm, they show participants that they are.

I would not change anything about this insight week, it was enjoyable, helpful and left me with a very positive outlook on the firms work and culture.

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Apply early and know who CMS are and what they do. Have a good commercial awareness and try to link all your knowledge back to CMS and their values/work. If you are a first year university student, apply for the First Steps Programme since this provides a starting insight scheme and can help you succeed in your application onto the vacation scheme.