Vacation Scheme Student Review
at A&O Shearman
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law, Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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.
Over the two weeks, we had a series of informative talks delivered by staff across the whole business exploring the valuable work they do and how it fits into the wider aims of the firm. When not at these brilliant events, we were sat with our excellent trainers from different practice areas and trusted with work that fed into live matters. Our trainers provided world-class supervision so that we understood the mandates we were involved with.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was great understanding all about the business and potential roles available as the firm took an active approach in introducing us to trainees, associates, partners across a wide range of practice areas. This was through a series of interactive workshop style sessions where we delved into the work done within these different areas. We were also extremely fortunate to be introduced to staff from other business functions, which really opened our eyes to the plethora of opportunities available.
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?
- Business Development
- Client Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Bigger Picture Perspective
- Legal Drafting & Research
- Client Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Bigger Picture Perspective
- Legal Drafting & Research
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?
5/5
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?
It was the greatest culture and atmosphere I’ve experienced within a corporate setting. Every single person I encountered was extremely welcoming and easy to get along with. Everyone was willing to take time out of their busy schedules to have a chat and give advice on how best to gain the most from the scheme. Even partners, who I appreciate have very busy schedules, were so accommodating and took out time to meet with us.
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?
I absolutely loved my two weeks at the firm. The level of guidance and support to facilitate an enriching experience was unparalleled. It was clear the firm wanted us to get the most out of the experience and, as such, put in place a scheme that enabled massive personal and professional growth. The Graduate Recruitment Team were fundamental in ensuring this by being on hand for all our questions and facilitating all the excellent sessions we had across the two weeks.
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
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
Engage with the resources the firm puts out to showcase the work it’s lawyers do and the experiences they undergo whilst doing this. Examples include podcasts, graduate recruitment events and on campus events. Doing this would allow you to clearly articulate the reasons why you want to join A&O and what sets it apart from others. You could also reach out to current and future trainees for advice.
