Spring Vacation Scheme Review

by Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Probably one of the best places to secure a vacation scheme. The work is varied, demanding, and high in quality. The people are very highly educated, diverse, and yet humble. Makes for a solid collegiate culture.

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

    • They made everyone feel empowered and valued. Contributions were thanked, even if it was basic and unchallenging work. Everyone I met made an effort to get to know me, grab a coffee, or share their personal experiences in law.

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

    • The firm pushes you to try and work things out yourself, so that you effectively learn by doing, and imparts greater responsibility if you can prove your ability.

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

    • Great skills developed in organising time, drafting efficiently, and arguing ideas coherently. These skills are necessary throughout all walks of life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The organisers were on top of everything - although there was an unforseen circumstance that barred some events - it was beyond their control. Overall, the HR team went to great lengths to ensure we gained quality experiences, and that we would meet various members of the team.

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

    • There were plenty of social events, and the environment was both collegiate and friendly. Fantastic firm culture.

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

    • IT training was offered at the start, followed by some training in legal research, and drafting within practice groups.

    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?

    • They place you in an office where you sit with a senior associate or partner. Thus, you get a real feel for what the work entails.

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

    • It was seamlessly integrated with everyone at the firm. Senior employees willingly participated in getting to know us, and even took us out for lunch, drinks or coffee to better connect with us.

    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?

    • Paid £300 per week.

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

    • Open-door policy, so we can easily meet other members of the firm by swinging by their offices and saying hi. During social events, many within the firm participated - which reflects a very well integrated firm.

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

    • Dinners and lunches at very cool areas in the city - reflecting the young, relaxed culture of the firm.

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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