Winter Vacation Scheme Intern Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • To a great extent.

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

    • Highly valued.

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

    • Exactly the amount required, not too much nor too little.

    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 have a strengthened knowledge of IP law and the global pharmaceuticals industry. I am yet to know how useful that will be for my career.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Well structured though leaving event could have done with being on the last day not the penultimate day.

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

    • Excellent.

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

    • To a great extent - sitting with a Partner shows real commitment to ensuring interns have a great experience.

    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?

    • To a great extent.

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

    • To a great extent.

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

    • I still want to work in international commercial law.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Reimbursed expenses for being in London for the week.

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

    • Plenty - with employees from all levels at the firm.

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

    • Great.

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

    • Not massively.

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

    • Absolutely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2014

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