Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • A really brilliant insight into the firm, the deals they work on, clients they work for and the culture.

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

    • I was introduced to everyone on my first day and those from all levels had time to talk to me.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Grad Rec offered invaluable support throughout, and the supervisors and mentors were brilliant too!

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

    • The skills I have gained made my prior legal knowledge relevant and greatly enhanced my commercial awareness.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Exceptionally well structured and a great insight into all areas of the firm.

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

    • Everyone was friendly, the other participants were really supportive and there was a real team spirit.

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

    • Lots of presentations on different practice areas which were really informative and socials too so that you could experience the culture of the firm. We had talks by trainees, conference call Q&As with overseas trainees, partner Q&As and a session with a Managing Partner, you really do get great exposure to numerous parts of the firm and learn a great amount.

    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?

    • It gave a really great insight into what day to day life would be working at the firm. It was great to spend time in two different departments (I did one advisory and one transactional) and this gave me great exposure to different teams, ways of working and the firm as a whole.

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

    • Getting to know employees from all levels of the firm really helped me to understand the company culture, it is the best way to do so.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • It was an exceptionally valuable experience in helping me to decide on my future career path.

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

    • There were firm socials, trainees attended events in the evening, invites to play in the sports team were sent to us and we were given a mentor and a supervisor.

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

    • Really brilliant! Great experiences that allow you to understand what it would be like to live in the city as well as work at the firm!

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • We were invited to the sporting events throughout the placement and encouraged to attend.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • It is in my opinion the best way to get to know the firm, culture and work.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

July 2014

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