Summer Vacation Scheme Intern Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the Simmons & Simmons vacation scheme.

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

    • The feedback I received for completed tasks was positive, and the lawyers for whom I had worked were appreciative of my efforts.

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

    • My designated trainee was always on hand to answer questions and offer advice. Moreover, the other lawyers with whom I worked were also friendly and approachable, and were happy to offer me help.

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

    • I am yet to enter the final year of my degree so I cannot yet say, however I feel as though I developed key commercial skills during my placement. These will undoubtedly stand me in good stead for my future career.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The scheme was well structured by HR. We were given timetables which clearly divided our time between group sessions and individual time within seats. The planned social events were also timetabled in. This structure helped me organise my time with precision.

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

    • The atmosphere was generally friendly and relaxed. During the particularly busy periods the atmosphere was one of excitement, rather than stress. Indeed this made for some truly exhilarating experiences. The informal social events in the evening helped to enhance the friendly feeling of the firm.

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

    • Lawyers devoted considerable time to assisting me, and providing feedback. The social events must have been expensive too.

    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 scheme provided a good insight into life as a trainee. It was very useful in allowing me to gauge the overall atmosphere within the firm.

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

    • This insight demonstrated well the blend of friendliness and 'high performance culture' that Simmons have achieved.

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

    • The scheme only affirmed my ambition to become a commercial lawyer.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Yes, I was paid adequately.

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

    • A number of events provided us with an opportunity to speak to lawyers from around the firm.

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

    • Really good fun. They helped bring the interns together.

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

    • Yes. I participated in the firm's football and softball teams, and spoke to trainees about other activities they are involved in.

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

    • Yes.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

September 2014

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