Work Experience Review
at Clifford Chance
Internship (1 Month+)
Legal/Law
Canary Wharf
Review Submitted: August 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
-
Overview of Experience
5/5
-
Skills Development
5/5
-
Company Culture
5/5
-
Overall Experience
5/5
-
Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the virtual internship and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The 4 day placement revolved around a set agenda which focused on giving a holistic overview of the operations of the firm. This meant that each day had a different thing to offer but it generally involved working through legal case studies, networking activities and information sessions hosted by different sectors of the firm such as Intellectual Property and Global Financial Markets. As well as sessions exploring fundamental skills and core values.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The experience was definitely very eye opening and motivating. Exposure to the diversity of roles available in the legal career was very reassuring yet even more thrilling as it demonstrated no day of a legal professional is the same! The placement underlined that each client and each case requires input from a wide range of experts and teams meaning there is something for everyone. I was even introduced to an area I had never considered before - IP law!
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual internship
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual internship
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I would say I have definitely built on my confidence when It comes to networking, even though the placement was virtual having the camera and mic on and being pushed outside of my comfort zone can be an intimidating but incredibly rewarding task. I would also say the legal case studies required us to confront problems head on from both a legal and commercial perspective, effectively developing my problem solving skills.
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 virtual internship
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Attending the Launch event I was very nervous however, all my worries were immediately put to bed when I received the most heartwarming welcome. The firm has a very genuinely welcoming atmosphere and truly holds inclusion as a core value. Even through the virtual placement it was evident everyone was very willing to help and answer as many questions as possible. Many were even dedicated to building our networks and offered to connect on LinkedIn!
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 internship?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual internship?
From my pervious answers it is quite evident I absolutely loved the entire experience! Although it could get tiring at times, I felt this was only because it was online. Apart from this inevitable factor, the placement was one of the most informing, engaging and most importantly fun experiences I have had when it comes to the legal world!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual internship
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 Clifford Chance
5/5
Would you recommend Clifford Chance to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clifford Chance
For the online applications my best advice would be always maintain your focus on the question- remember you don't have a lot of words!
When it comes to interviews - do your research on the firm, know everything the programme consist of, really think about why you are applying and know if it is a problem based interview (this will be in the interview email) and most importantly be yourself!
When it comes to interviews - do your research on the firm, know everything the programme consist of, really think about why you are applying and know if it is a problem based interview (this will be in the interview email) and most importantly be yourself!
