Winter Vacation Scheme 2013 Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • The Vacation Scheme was a valuable insight into a top city firm.

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

    • The other Vacation Schemers and I were made to feel like part of the firm from the moment we arrived. I was quickly integrated into the department I was assigned to (Real Estate). My supervisor was always more than willing to provide assistance and answer any questions I had.

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

    • A lot of guidance ranging from trainees to partners themselves.

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

    • I worked on some interesting things in the Real Estate department, including drafting letters to clients and reviewing leases other documents.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The graduate recruitment team were faultless and the whole week worked like clockwork.

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Simmons & Simmons. Whilst everyone was extremely hardworking there was no unnecessary pressure and the open door policy certainly helped me feel comfortable at the firm.

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

    • I was assigned my own supervisor and trainee. Both delegated work to me and went out of their way to make sure I was being looked after. We sat down and talked about work projects with each other, and they even treated me to lunch on more than one occasion!

    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?

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

    • Simmons & Simmons is a very friendly but professional firm.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • The graduate recruitment team organised a number of networking events, including brunch with partners and a question and answer session with representatives from the main departments.

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the social event opportunities. We were taken to Urban Golf on the penultimate night which was fantastic. The trainees and graduate recruitment team that came with us joined in the fun and we all had a great evening.

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2013

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