Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the insight. It was a great way to meet a variety of people, learn about the firm and get involved in the type of work trainees are given.

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

    • Definitely. Most people knew who we were and why we were there. Graduate recruitment, supervisors and mentors all made a huge effort to make us feel welcome and to answer all our questions.

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

    • We had a session before our partner interview. This gave some useful advice and helped to calm the nerves. During our seats we had a supervisor and a mentor who were always available to give guidance and support.

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

    • My experience has enabled me to understand what I want from my training contract.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • As vacation scheme students, we always knew where we were supposed to be and were informed in advance of any changes.

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

    • Everyone was extremely friendly and all the vacation scheme students thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks.

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

    • We were given feedback and guidance when completing work.

    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?

    • The insight allowed me to understand the culture of the firm, and has shown me what it would be like to have a full time role with the firm.

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

    • We were exposed to many people at different levels. This undoubtedly enabled me to understand the company culture

    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?

    • We were given a good weekly salary.

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

    • There were plenty of opportunities if you were willing to meet people

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

    • We met a broad range of trainees at a many different events, both formal and informal. Thus, the networking and social event opportunities were very good.

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

    • Employees told us about the different things they were involved in outside work. Both formal organised events and more informal drinks and meals.

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

    • Definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

East of England

July 2014

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