Vacation Scheme Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • Large variety of work given. Was given a large degree of responsibility, often times almost equivalent to that of a trainee.

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

    • Partners, Associates and Trainees alike continuously expressed gratitude and appreciation for the effort and work you had put into various projects.

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

    • Fair degree. Trainee buddy was a lot more helpful than the associate supervisor however. Senior Associates often took time out of the day to explain various parts of a deal.

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

    • It will definitely help in our vacation schemes as well as when I begin my Training Contract.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It all seemed very well organised, though occasionally did rely heavily on members of the seat you are placed in, to give you work to do (ie. keep you busy). When this did happen the scheme however was effectively seamless.

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

    • A really collegiate and friendly firm. Everyone tries to introduced themselves (mostly) and help you with any general or specific questions you may have. Absolutely amazing trainees!

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

    • Got a lot of training from trainees and associates alike. A lot of time was spent on me. Presentations on every practice area were also helpful.

    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?

    • It was useful in that I was shown what my trainee buddy was doing and equally could do some of that work myself.

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

    • It was very helpful. Doubt however does remain regarding how much the culture will change after the office move to Cannon Place. This is one real concern as the scheme did not take place in the same (open-plan) setting as the future (potential) training contract will.

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

    • Was valuable.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • No comment.

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

    • Social events always included a diverse range of people from the firm itself. Always included trainee which seem like the most approachable bunch of people at the firm either way.

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

    • Special shout-out to the cocktail making evening which was absolutely great!

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

    • Sports & diversity groups were really the only thing, or so it seemed.

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

    • I would advise anyone who wishes to work for CMS as a trainee solicitor to take part in a vacation scheme first.

    4/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2015

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