Placement Review

A 3 day insight into the workings of the law firm Shoosmiths. A great opportunity to meet staff Shoosmiths from across the firms different offices and different sectors. The placement involved a number of stimulating tasks and workshops with the project being a personal highlight. We were also given a lot of Q&A opportunities which improved our understanding of the work of the firm and the culture of the firm. A very enjoyable experience.

The placement gave a genuine insight into the core sectors at Shoosmiths and the way the business is run on a day to day basis. The experience also gave a strong indication of the type of work undertaken by Shoosmiths trainees. The trainee Q&A and the one to one with our trainee buddy were especially valuable experiences.

The group work exercise allowed for a value opportunity to improve online team work. This experience will be essential for those candidates progressing to the assessment centre stage. Have a degree in Scots law, I felt the placement gave a unique insight into the English legal system as well as the different routes available to English applicants.

The Shoosmiths culture stands out as being genuine and unique. A commitment to team work, diversity, inclusion and transparency make the firm an exceptional opportunity for a future legal trainee. The staff were all friendly, approachable and extremely knowledgeable. I left with the impression that it would be a great place to train but also a great place to remain and continue as a NQ and then associate.

I really enjoyed the virtual placement and would highly recommend it to anyone applying for legal a traineeship in the future. As a Scottish applicants a few of the workshops didn’t apply to the Edinburgh office. I felt this was the only area of the placement that didn’t work from my perspective. 85% of the applicants were for the English offices so naturally the experience was tailored more to the vast majority.

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