Trainee Solicitor Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • It was great being able to erally see how law worked in action, rather than just the theory as studied on the GDL and LPC.

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

    • Was invited to summer party-it was nice to get involved on a social level. We were also invited along to lunches and drinks with trainees which was great.

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

    • Lots of support - I felt that I could ask anything. I had a specifically assigned trainee who answered any questions that I had.

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

    • Seeing how law worked in 'real life' was great - it also helped me to choose my electives as I was more aware of what kind of law I wanted to practice.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured - I had new tasks ebery day, and an overriding task on which I presented at the end of teh week - thus structuring my week towards my presentation.

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

    • Great, everyone was very helpful and I felt at home immediately.

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

    • The presentation was designed to help me to get to know people around the office, which really helped me when I started my training contract.

    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?

    • It was very realistic.

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

    • The social nature of the placement really helped me to get to grips with the nature of the firm.

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

    • It secured my knowledge that Shoosmiths was the firm I wanted to work for.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid a wage.

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

    • Was always meeting other employees, whether at work or at social events.

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

    • The summer party was a great way to meet people.

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

    • Lots of charities work.

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

    • I would definitely recommend this, I had a great week.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Operations, Legal/Law

East Midlands

November 2013

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