Vacation Scheme Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • The two weeks were well structured yet relaxed, so that I knew which department I was involved with and the people to talk to, yet nothing felt too staged. I was given pieces of work but, due to the nature of legal work, nothing substantial, which meant I didn't always have the chance to get properly 'stuck in'.

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

    • Everyone at the firm is friendly, from the door staff to the partners.

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

    • Always given full support on all tasks, and people were always on hand to help. Open door policy meant partners were more than happy to help out when possible.

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

    • Scheme gave a great insight into working life in a firm. As I had already learned a lot of the legal skills though, I probably overall didn't gain too many new ones.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Regular email updates and organised evenings made the scheme feel tailored.

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

    • Nights out were fun and we were always kept busy.

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

    • Because trainees and associates have work to do, vac schemers aren't a priority to teach. Invitations to practice group presentation were the best bit, and perhaps could be circulated more widely to encourage vac schemers to join.

    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?

    • I feel I have a good grasp of life here, including the difficult bits. CMS were open about life here.

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

    • Same as above- I feel I have a good grasp of the culture.

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

    • Good to get an idea of what life as a City solicitor is like.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid both weeks.

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

    • At drinks there were dinners but apart from the people you meet at the firm there was no formal networking.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Two was a good amount of social events and both were very good- cocktail making was hilarious and the meal was lovely (although placed badly because of the bank holiday, meaning we couldn't realy relax before the partner interviews the next day)

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

    • Trainees and associates were more than happy to talk.

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

    • If you want to work here, or in a large city firm, this scheme gives a great insight.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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