Vacation Scheme Participant Review

by Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the vacation scheme overall. It was very helpful to see how the firm is organised, how people work together and learn more about the strategic vision for the firm.

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

    • Given that the scheme was only for a week, it was hard to do much real work, but I still felt valued by my team.

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

    • I received all the guidance I needed to complete my projects.

    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 learned a lot about what I am looking for in a law firm and the work that I would like to do.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was well structured.

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

    • The general atmosphere during the vacation scheme was friendly and professional.

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

    • The firm invested in me the amount that could be realistically expected.

    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 feel like I left with a solid understanding of life as a trainee and associate at the firm.

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

    • I feel like I now have a very good understanding of the firm’s culture.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I think the content of the scheme was helpful in making a decision about my future.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid.

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

    • Yes, there were plenty of opportunities to network.

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

    • The social events were very good.

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

    • Yes, I found out about pro bono opportunities.

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

    • Yes, I would.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2014

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