Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I'm sad the two weeks are over.

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

    • I felt like my opinion mattered to people. It was great to get the chance to walk a senior lawyer through a detailed piece of resarch I had done. My work was used by my trainee mentor, which felt satisfying.

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

    • Whenever I asked for help, people were happy to explain things and spend time teaching you. If you asked for feedback, you would get it.

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

    • As a non-law student, it was great to get a flavour of the actual law and what a trainee typically does. It will certainly help when I begin the GDL.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I knew exactly what I was doing and where I was supposed to be at all times! The programme gave a great insight into all aspects of the life and culture at the firm.

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

    • Everyone was extremely friendly and there was always a welcoming atmosphere.

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

    • Everyone spent as much time as you needed to explain things.There were lots of talks on various Practices, giving everyone a good idea of what the firm does.

    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?

    • I feel that I was given a variety of typical trainee tasks, allowing me to develop an accurate view of the life of a trainee.

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

    • I know now the culture of the firm very well, and maintain that I would not have had the same insight if I had not completed the Vacation Scheme.

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

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid an amount for each week.

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

    • You could approach anyone and get to know them. There were plenty of opportunities at social events.

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

    • It was a mix of drinks and dinners, which gave plenty of scope to get to know trainees and the firm better.

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

    • Yes, there are sports on offer, as well as informal drinks and socials.

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

    • I would recommend this to anyone thinking of working in a global law firm in a smaller team.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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