Vacation Scheme Review

by CMS

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • Fantastically managed, great balance of informative presentations with 'real-life' work and deadlines.

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

    • Great culture

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

    • I had two designated Trainee 'buddies' and two supervisors, so I never felt like I was out on a limb.

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

    • In particular regarding commercial awareness

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I always knew what I was meant to be doing, from start to finish. Great little booklet prepared by CMS to help me out if I was ever a little lost.

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

    • Fantastic firm, well structured vacation scheme, would be delighted to work here.

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

    • Every day there were talks, presentations, socials etc. and chances to network not only with Trinees but also Associates and Partners

    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?

    • As well as feeling like a 'vac-schemer', I was given a significant amount of work and deadlines, so I didn't just feel like a part-timer!

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

    • Very much so - this was something I paid particular attention to, and CMS wanted to get across to the vac-schemers

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

    • The presentations helped in deciding where I wanted to be within the legal sector and why I wanted to be there

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid - possibly not the best remuneration of the vacation schemes I have been on before, but the quality of training was very high.

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

    • Both in the form of social events and presentations, and informal question and answer sessions with partners and associates.

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

    • Socials were great fun, there was one per week - a fun cocktail making session and a more formal dinner out with the Grad Rec team, trainees and a partner.

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

    • Mostly CSR and social activities, which occured a fair bit. It was unusual to have the oportunity to get involved with CSR as usually vac schemes are far too short, but I really enjoyed the oportunity to see what went on when not at a desk!

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

    • Most definitley. The application process was vigorous, but I have come away with a good understanding of the inductry in general, and the firm in particualr.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2013

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