Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • The week was really good for getting an insight into law and it was nice to meet other people as well as get some work experience.

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

    • I felt very much valued by the graduate recruitment team but slightly less so by my department who were pretty busy.

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

    • I received unlimited support from my supervisor.

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

    • The skills I developed were good with relation to how to approach applying to the firm next year.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was a well planned itinerary for the week.

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

    • The atmosphere was pretty friendly.

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

    • My supervisor would always take time out to explain difficult areas of law to me.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • I was able to see the genuine culture of the firm, including working hours and partner approachability.

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

    • This was clear to see after a week but it probably varies from department to department.

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

    • The activities were good in helping to understand the day to day tasks of a trainee.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • The pay was good but travel expenses were not reimbursed.

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

    • There was a speed networking event to meet employees from other departments.

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

    • The drinks socials were good and two in five days was a good amount.

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

    • To some extent but this was less discussed. When asked, language classes have been revoked but music lessons are still available.

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

    • Yes. This is a rare opportunity to do a vac-scheme as a first-year law or penultimate year non-law student.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2013

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