ACCESS Review
by Clifford Chance
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Business Insight
4.7
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Culture
4.7
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 1. Please give an overview of the virtual internship 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 virtual internship
- How would you rate the structure of the virtual internship
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual internship
- 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 virtual internship?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the virtual internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Clifford Chance
- 7. Would you recommend Clifford Chance to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clifford Chance
Overview
A 4 day virtual programme that included talks on topics like global transactions and asset financing, meeting legal professionals, including partners and paralegals, and taking part in more interactive sessions. It also included sessions on things like Clifford Chance’s diversity and inclusion strategy. This spanned around 6 hours a day, including breaks and lunch.
Skills
I have developed my networking skills via the multiple virtual networking lunches provided, which gave us the opportunity to network with professionals. I would also say that I have developed my application writing skills, especially for vacation schemes and training contracts, due to the legal insight I gained on the placement. I have also developed my skills with regards to commercial awareness and how to obtain and utilise it.
Business Insight
It was quite insightful as it showed that Clifford Chance does not just hire lawyers. For example, it also hires paralegals at its Newcastle office. This came with also showing that there are multiple ways into a legal career, as the paralegal positions are filled via apprenticeships.
Culture
Very welcoming to all. This was best shown by the session on Clifford Chance’s diversity and inclusion strategy, which highlighted things like the multiple employee networks available and the events going on to help people feel welcome, such as the LGBTQ+ art galleries sponsored by the firm. Everybody was very nice and I did not have a single bad experience with any of the Clifford Chance professionals, nor any others on the scheme.
Your Impressions
I largely enjoyed the virtual internship as it provided a solid insight into the firm and had a good mix of activities and sectors. I would say that it could be made better if it was in person, but this is obviously a logistical nightmare. Long Teams calls can also be quite tiring.
Yes
Practice the Watson Glaser test using the practice ones available on firms’ websites, although don’t fret about it as it isn’t the be all and end all. Make sure that you are prepared for the competency based questions. Spend time both writing and checking your application. Make sure you are familiar with your application at the point of interview.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Legal/Law
London
August 2023
