Financial Services Intern Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

3.4/5
  • About You
    2.9
  • The Company
    3.3
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • There was a variety of work to complete, there were enough socials to get to know the other interns a bit, and generally it was an enjoyable week.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The staff were all friendly and happy to help or find work for you to do.

    3/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The staff were welcoming and were happy to help or support me when I had problems with any tasks.

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt a considerable amount about finance, being based in the Financial Servicse department, which will be useful in applying to any City job and may assist me in some finance-related modules in my Law course at university.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Simmons & Simmons organized the insight well, there were a range of presentations and social events as well as the normal working in departments.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The firm was friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed my time here, and I would do it again.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • To some extent.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • There were presentations about the different departments to give us a comprehensive understanding.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It depends on what department you were in, as each one has a different feel to it. But generally you met enough people to be given a general impression of the culture of the firm.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It didn't make me focus entirely on becoming a City solicitor, but actually made me think more widely and broadly about what I might do after University.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid a good amount for the week.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There was ample opportunity to meet other employees at the firm, and it was useful.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The socials were good. You met a lot of people, there was free food and drink, and no-one wanted to leave early!

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes. One told me about how he learns the piano in his lunch hour!

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I think this is a very good insight for anyone considering law as a career area.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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