Winter Vacation Scheme Review
at A&O Shearman
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law, Corporate Law
Spittalfields
Review Submitted: April 2024
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
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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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.
Engaged in real work for three days alongside a trainer in a specific department. Prepared a group presentation which is assessed on the final day. Attended presentations as well everyday to gain an insight into the firm. Also, social events and networking were prominent on most evenings.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The presentations were truly informative in giving an understanding of how the firm works, and seeing the forward-thinking mindset of the firm and its plans for development was really interesting.
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?
Yes, the winter vacation scheme enhanced my ability to organise as prioritising multiple tasks was essential to succeeding in the work. Also, it developed my commercial awareness and highlighted how important commercial considerations are in all the matters I worked on.
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
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The atmosphere was so welcoming and this put any nerves at ease immediately. The company culture was professional and friendly which meant it was easy to settle in and get stuck in to the work.
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?
The vacation scheme was very enjoyable and had a good mix of work and social activities to network with fellow vac schemers and employees at the firm.
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 A&O Shearman
5/5
Would you recommend A&O Shearman to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to A&O Shearman
Make sure to engage with extra-curricular activities and be yourself, everything is relevant experience to who you are so make sure to include it all in an application.
