Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Learnt everything I needed to and enjoyed it.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Given plenty of work. Could have had some more time with clients, though I understand this is difficult to organise.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Training is fantastic, very strong culture of support.

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

    • Understanding of the law firm and certain departments was very in-depth.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very good idea to have presentations at the end of the week.

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

    • Very good social atmosphere, which is impressive considering it is so hard to make that happen!

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

    • Gave me plenty of time and resources. No shortage.

    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?

    • Real insight into work of the firm. Not simply advertising the firm.

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

    • People were honest and straight about the firm.

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

    • Very valuable information, especially for what I specifically want to go into.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Very fair pay, much appreciated.

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

    • Supervisors organised meetings with relevant members of the firm for me. Very useful.

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

    • Very good social atmosphere.

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

    • Told just what life is like at the firm.

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

    • Very well organised, thank you.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

April 2013

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