SVP Work Experience Student Review

by Allen & Overy

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I had a fantastic experience! Overall extremely positive and very interesting - so much fun to be there and a great breadth of different work and experiences.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I felt very valued. In both my seats I was introduced to many people in the office, and most came back either just to talk to me, or to give me work. I was given responsibility for what I was working on, and taken seriously when I had any queries.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Lots - both my trainers were always on hand to answer my questions, as well as to explain things they were working on or were involved in that I didn't understand. In additions, grad recruitment were very helpful, as were IT and Library support.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Information received helpful in the short term in choosing a law form and seat preferences. Quick research and drafting skills developed will help me with my degree coursework this summer.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Extremely well structured - timetable and seat allocations were very well planned, without a barrage of information at any one time but allowing for a lot of insight into the firm nonetheless.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Fantastic - everyone was very welcoming and friendly, and all teams seemed to work very cohesively together on deals and in the office. Though the work was at times stressful, everyone I met kept a positive attitude throughout.

    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?
  • Helped a lot - good insight into the work of the firm, the general schedule and hours, and how the teams interlinked and worked together.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • A lot - I could tell the positive attitude and friendliness were genuine.

    5/5

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

    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 - a practice area networking lunch, meeting with the Senior Partner, and ample opportunity to meet those in your seat while you were there.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Good - social events such as meals were good for talking to other vac schemers and trainees, while Go Karting was good for bonding.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes - various sports, a choir, and other activities were made available to us.

    4/5

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

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Intellectual Property Law

London

August 2015


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