CMS Academy Participant Review
at CMS
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4.5/5
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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.
As part of the internship, I was doing the same work as the trainees: doc review, proofreading, bibling, company searches, research and market analysis, drafting notes/memos for clients, liaising with clients, partners, and opposing and local counsel.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
At the academy, the only outcomes are you are offered a training contract (TC) or you are not offered a TC. Consequently, the role of trainee was the focus of the experience. The academy definitely gave me a good idea of what it would be like to be a trainee at CMS.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Using tech to work faster and smarter. Managing my time in a way that prioritises billable client work. Carefully wording emails to ensure advice or tone are as correct, prudent, and professional as possible.
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
CMS is a really lovely culture. People from the security and canteen staff up to the partners are personable and approachable. Obviously, you do have to time your approach with a pattern properly because they are busy, but with good communication or just trying to catch them during a free minute, I found CMS partners would make time for vac schemers. Can recommend 10/10.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Loved it. Sad I had to leave after 3 weeks, but hopefully I’ll be going back as a trainee!
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 CMS
5/5
Would you recommend CMS to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CMS
Applying for a vacation scheme or training contract at any firm can be challenging (and even maddening at times). Make sure your application is perfect. Don’t give them an excuse to reject you because of a typo. And know the firm and their work so that you can clearly and authentically say why you want to work there. Good advice for any firm, including CMS.
