Vacation Scheme Student Review
at A&O Shearman
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- Talks about the firm and its different practice areas
- Completing tasks set by trainer and other people in the department
- Innovation challenge group work
- Pro bono interview report
- Networking with different people in the office
- Completing tasks set by trainer and other people in the department
- Innovation challenge group work
- Pro bono interview report
- Networking with different people in the office
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Very enlightening. Felt like we were truly part of the firm.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Time management, organisation, networking, commercial awareness, attention-to-detail, legal knowledge. Generally getting a better idea of what the role of a trainee solicitor at A&O looks like.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Truly amazing. The people at the firm are so lovely, friendly, and would go out of their way to help you when you got stuck on something. I felt settled from day one. Not only were the other vacation scheme participants really nice, but so was everyone else I crossed paths with.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Very much enjoyed it. There were a multitude of opportunities for us to get stuck into across the two weeks. The socials were also very fun, and I thought it was a lovely touch that we were invited to the firm's summer party.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at A&O Shearman
5/5
Would you recommend A&O Shearman to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to A&O Shearman
Be yourself and don't try and pretend you're something you're not; the firm is very inclusive and looks for genuine, lovely people that have great potential. The Assessment Centre is challenging, as you need to demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a commitment to the profession, but throw yourself into it and trust the process. Also, make sure to thoroughly research the firm and tailor your application to that research.
