First Steps Participant Review
by CMS
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 CMS
- 7. Would you recommend CMS to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CMS
Overview
The insight involved a broad range of interactive group work and skills sessions, as well as talking with various members of the CMS team. Tasks were designed to build upon commercial awareness and team working skills.
Skills
I learned the importance of understanding the market in which individual clients work. I particularly learned how vital a strong People strategy and One Team approach is to a successful law firm.
Business Insight
We got a real feel for the culture and make up of the firm. We learn a broad range of functions, including how the business development team offer value and opportunities within the firm. It was so insightful and allowed me to see how a potential career could progress and develop with CMS.
Culture
The general atmosphere was underpinned by a strong people and D&I strategy. The one team approach was clear; and everyone I met was down to earth and willing to debunk any myths about legal practice in commercial law. I felt very at ease and comfortable.
Your Impressions
I enjoyed this insight immensely and it went above and beyond my expectations.
Yes
Ensure you do research on the firm and understand what their strategy and vision is for the future. Take a genuine interest in the work CMS does. Be transparent, a team Player and communicate well.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
Scotland
October 2022
