Vacation Scheme 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
Assisting in legal research tasks, attending legal workshops, meeting clients, getting exposure to various legal industry practice areas, meeting partners, associates, trainees and staff at all levels.
Skills
Soft skills i.e. public speaking, conversation pointers, etc. How to conduct legal research. Building on understanding of the firm's culture, brand, etc.
Business Insight
Understanding how law firms operate and what their priorities are. Understanding the structure of the firm and the opportunities available from junior to senior levels.
Culture
Positive, friendly, enthusiastic, kind, hardworking.
Your Impressions
Absolutely enjoyed every moment of it. Some challenging workshops but they definitely promote your growth and understanding of the legal sector.
Yes
Show that you understand the firm and evidence that your values align with theirs. Make sure you research the firm, understand their clients, look at why and how they grew the way they did. Make sure you try to get as much exposure to them as possible (i.e. attend online webinars, event, etc.)
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
June 2023
