Intern in Financial Markets Litigation Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • There was a huge diversity of work, the supervisors really made an effort to give interesting work. Unlike most placements, I did no proof reading or filing.

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

    • Hugely so, I was introduced to everyone in the department, and individuals sent me work that they thought I would find both interesting and was representative of the work they do daily.

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

    • My supervisor's door was always open and she regularly checked up on me to see that I had enough work and knew what I was doing.

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

    • It assured me that law was the right career for me, and that Simmons & Simmons was a company I would enjoy working for as the culture was very friendly.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured, and everyone in the department was aware of our timetables and set us work accordingly.

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

    • Brilliant, very friendly, and it was evident that everyone I worked with loved their job.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot, they made extra effort to ensure we were familiar with the application process.

    5/5
  • 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 was a very good chunk of time available to work in that way that we would have done had we been full time employees. We were fully integrated into the departments.

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

    • Trainees and associates attended social events and were very open with their views about the firm (which were very honest, and mostly good!)

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

    • It made me realise that I most definitely want to go into law. The range of activities they provided for us ensured this.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £250 was definitely fair and covered all my expenses with a bit left over.

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

    • Trainees and associates attended social events and were very open with their views about the firm (which were very honest, and mostly good!)

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

    • All employees were very honest with their answers to any questions, and employees from every level in the firm attended.

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

    • It's difficult to provide sport through a London firm, but they definitely made other opportunities available to compensate.

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

    • Most definitely, very worthwhile and a lovely atmosphere.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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