Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

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

    • Very lean teams at Shearman. Therefore, was able to get involved with some actual work that was important to the transactions including sending e-mails, drafting agreements etc

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

    • You are given a mentor and a trainee buddy. They are there to help you with any questions. Grad rec are also extremely approachable with any queries you may have

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

    • Invaluable experience for anyone considering a career as a corporate solicitor

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • very well structured. Exactly the right balance between presentations, real work experiences and fun activities!

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

    • very friendly and approachable bunch of people from the trainees through to the partners.

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

    • There wasn't as much formal training, more training through feedback.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • 4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding 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?

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

    • Several drinks and lunches. Also able to meet people from different departments through the speed meet. However, usually the lunches and socials were between you and your mentors. If you wanted to meet more people you had to approach them.

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

    • Underground cookery class, firm drinks, several lunches, Duck & Waffle dinner and schemer drinks

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2014

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