Overall Rating
4.5 /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
3.8/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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 virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
During my time on the virtual work experience, I spent the day doing a variety of activities. We had ice breaker sessions where I met with other students on the programme, and we had time to network with solicitors about their daily work and what CMS is like. We also completed a business simulation which I throughly enjoyed as we got to see the consequences of the decisions we made as a team.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was interesting as it helped me to understand that there are multiple ways to achieve a career in law, and not just one direct route.
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed my team working skills as we were put with a team each day to work on the Business simulation. We learnt to work with each others strengths and weaknesses this way.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was very friendly and each of the Solicitors I spoke to made me feel valued in questions I asked. I was treated as an equal, and given detailed responses.
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 virtual experience?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I enjoyed it thoroughly and would recommend the experience to all aspiring commercial solicitors.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
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 CMS
5/5
Would you recommend CMS to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CMS
I would tell them to research the law firm well, as each firm has its own unique culture and values.
