Winter Vacation Scheme Review
at A&O Shearman
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law, Commercial Law
London
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.
I had to perform legal tasks such as completing a due dilligence report, doing legal research, reviewing facility agreements and term sheets.
We were also attending talks and presentations on topics such as the core practices of the firm and their DEI and pro bond initiatives. On the last day we gave group presentations on a pro bono initiative that the firm is involved in.
We were also attending talks and presentations on topics such as the core practices of the firm and their DEI and pro bond initiatives. On the last day we gave group presentations on a pro bono initiative that the firm is involved in.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The scheme was a gateway to obtaining a TC A&O which I successfully did. It was really informative about the types of work that we would be doing and their practices, seats and secondments opportunities.
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?
- cooperation
- legal research
- attention to detail
- commercial awareness
- crafting and reviewing legal documents
- legal research
- attention to detail
- commercial awareness
- crafting and reviewing legal documents
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?
Very supportive, providing many opportunities to learn about the firm, do some legal work and network while also being innovative and full of ambition.
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?
A lot! By far the best experience I've had in terms of the care taken of us and the quality of work that we were involved in.
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
Focus on how your experience relates to the firm's values and biggest practice areas. Be unique.
