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Virtual Intern Review

at Clifford Chance

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Law

London

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 virtual internship was very good on a day-to-day basis, with a vast range of opportunities and insightful talks, including networking sessions.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very useful to find out about the range of roles, particularly in the 'back' office including HR and compliance.
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?
Yes, I have learnt how to improve my commercial awareness and gained a deeper insight into the legal industry and the necessary skills needed e.g. teamwork, communication.
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?
The company culture and general atmosphere was very good. Everybody was very friendly, and the open approach to questions during networking sessions helped me to make the most of the week and the opportunities I was presented with.
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?
I fully enjoyed the virtual internship - it exceeded all expectations and I have come away with a far better understanding of the legal industry as a whole and the specific law firm including their functioning, the application process and the potential career journey.
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
Be yourself - every application is read by a human with a real understanding of individuals.
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