Visitor Review

by Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • Was really enjoyable, lots of different talks by some very interesting characters. The partners were great speakers and the trainees were very happy to answer all of our questions very honestly.

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

    • Very friendly, was told to email or phone if we had any questions. Seemed keen to keep in touch which was nice.

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

    • Lots of useful talks and all questions were answered.

    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 think the skills we developed will be useful for filling out applications and help us decide where we want to work in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very enjoyable, lots to do.

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

    • Everyone was super friendly.

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

    • Lots of time and effort was spent on us, I felt very valued and special to be there.

    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?

    • Could have been more on the trainees roles, felt like we learnt lots about what the partners did but not anyone else.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Talking to so many people at the networking drinks really conveyed a friendly atmosphere

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

    • I will definitely apply to Shearman & Sterling for a vacation scheme as I enjoyed the day so much.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Reimbursed for travel expenses

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

    • Drinks at the end of the day with lots of different people from trainees to partners.

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

    • Very good

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

    • Not so much, only if I asked them.

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

    • Yes, definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2015

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