Intern Review
at Clifford Chance
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law
London Canary Wharf
Review Submitted: August 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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Skills Development
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.
There was a lot of classroom based learning about the firms practice area, particularly to do with corporate and global financial markets. There was also networking events and presentations made about diversity/pro bono
Majority of times I spent shadowing a corporate seat (financial institutions group) and learning what the department does, the clients they work with and the matters they are dealing with. I was also set tasks such as research and incorporating comments into documents.
Majority of times I spent shadowing a corporate seat (financial institutions group) and learning what the department does, the clients they work with and the matters they are dealing with. I was also set tasks such as research and incorporating comments into documents.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was an eye opening experience. It was interesting to have access to client data and shadow lawyers for a week, especially when it came to joining calls and reading the documents which were being worked on.
The work was also complex, so it did take a while to understand. It was intellectually stimulating to understand and identify potential issues which the lawyers were looking for.
The work was also complex, so it did take a while to understand. It was intellectually stimulating to understand and identify potential issues which the lawyers were looking for.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have developed the ability to manage time and complete different tasks within the same day. I have also learnt communication skills and attention to detail when it came to reviewing documents.
Another key skill is the ability to network l, particularly when put in a group of trainees and associates.
Another key skill is the ability to network l, particularly when put in a group of trainees and associates.
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?
4/5
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
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was amazing. There were groups of people who do not drink and they completely understood, and offered non alcoholic drinks.
There is also a prayer room and bathroom which were suitable for Muslims. They also had gender neutral toilets.
There is also a prayer room and bathroom which were suitable for Muslims. They also had gender neutral toilets.
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 insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed it to a large extent, I felt included when it came to diversity as well as being involved in the matters that the lawyers are working on.
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
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
I would suggest for them to be themselves, be expressive of what you want and what your goals are. I would also suggest they show a key passion for corporate law and discuss Clifford Chance specifically (in terms of how they differ with other firms).
