Vacation Scheme Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • A very rewarding two weeks in a great firm.

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

    • I immediately felt valued and respected despite having no experience.

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

    • Everyone was very happy to offer advice and training if I needed 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?

    • I learnt some crucial skills very quickly, including how to use relevant tools, that will be very useful in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There were presentations on various practice areas which was very useful, as well as a couple of socials and the opportunity to become fully immersed in the work of a department.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was hard work but good fun, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere of the firm, the friendliness of their employees and the other vacation schemers.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I was given a vast range of activities so learnt a lot.

    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 think I was given a good insight into the work I would be doing as a trainee.

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

    • I was fully immersed in the department's work and fully got a feel for how the firm operates.

    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?

    • I was paid adequately for the experience, but it would have been nice to have travel costs covered.

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

    • Many members of the firms attended socials and the presentations allowed us to ask questions to a range of figures in the firm.

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

    • The socials were really fun and a good opportunity to learn about the firm from the inside.

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

    • CMS places huge emphasis on pro bono work which I was really impressed by.

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

    • I would recommend it to anyone who's interested in law but cautious about the corporate culture.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

July 2014

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