Academt Student Review
at CMS
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Manchester
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
1.2 /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!
1/5
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Overview of Experience
1/5
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Skills Development
1.5/5
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Company Culture
1/5
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Overall Experience
1/5
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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.
1 week business of law. 2 weeks sat with litigation team doing research tasks.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
There was a lack of exposure to other areas of the business. It was limited to the team you were sat with and then by how much they engaged with you.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
1/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
1/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
No
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
1/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
1/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
1/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
1/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
1/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The team was cold and isolated me from daily conversation. The culture was not how the firm advertises itself.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
1/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
1/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Not much. The tasks i was given were uni tutorial level (most of which i already knew from my studies). The only other work i was given was context-less admin.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
1/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
1/5
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 CMS
1/5
Would you recommend CMS to a friend?
No
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CMS
Consider the team you will sit with carefully. Experiences seem to vary drastically depending on seat
