Insight Schemene Review

by Reed Smith

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • The insight was thoroughly enjoyable. I was in a seat I thought I would not enjoy, but the associate I was working with was able to explain all the necessary detail very clear, interesting and succinct manner.

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

    • At the time I was present at the firm quite a lot of the work involved dealing with complex regulations, so I could not fully get involved. However, I was asked to conduct research that would be used in the publication of a client alert, which made me feel somewhat valued.

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

    • All the partners, associates and trainees that I encountered at the firm were all very approachable. If you needed help on a specific task or required general guidance in terms of for example, career paths or application advice, they were all willing to help.

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

    • The insight scheme showed me how imperative and important the skill of writing is. It may seem like a trivial thing to mention but it is a skill that will be used for the whole duration of a lawyer’s career.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight scheme was well structured. There was an introductory session in the morning, which was great as we got to meet other individuals on the scheme. Also at the introductory session advice on applications and interview tips were given, which was of great value. Then we were sent off to our various seats. In the middle of the week we had a group catch up, which was also good, as it was nice to see how everybody else had been getting on.

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

    • The general atmosphere during the insight scheme was very friendly. Coming to such a global firm should have be a daunting experience but at Reed Smith it was not. There was always a friendly face around, even when people were busy they would still make time out to answer any necessary questions or offer work that could be done.

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

    • 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?

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

    • It is evident that the company is not just a British or American firm but rather a global firm. It is a firm which embraces diversity and promotion inclusion.

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

    • 3/5

    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?

    • Yes. We had an session in which some trainees and associates attended.

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

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

    • There were activities involving pro bono work and responsible business

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

    • Most definitely. It is a firm I think that would be appealing to anyone.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law, Legal/Law

London

March 2015

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