A&O First Participant Review
at A&O Shearman
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London, England
Review Submitted: May 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.
Participating in panel discussions of each practice area, giving the opportunity for questions on any deals and personal experiences of the area. Networking lunches to get to know your cohort and the opportunity to receive a trainee buddy as a contact point with the firm.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was a very intimate insight into how each deal worked and the daily tasks and responsibilities of each practice area. We were given the opportunity to ask questions about the personal experiences of trainees on deals and what they found exciting about them, as well as their tips on how to learn more about the practice area through the firm's news.
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 my networking skills and my commercial awareness especially. This is due to the excellent exposure to new people and thorough guide given on how to analyse commercial patterns in new stories and apply it to A&O Shearman's work.
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 culture is one of the friendliest I have seen. No question felt too absurd to ask and the graduate recruitment team were very nice and supportive, extending their support through email at any point during the scheme. The firm has an authentically diverse culture and is committed to supporting diverse staff at any level, seeing through their progression across the firm.
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 really enjoyed the soft skills developed throughout the scheme, such as confidence and communication, as it allowed me to grow as a person and connect further with my cohort. I also loved the inclusivity of the firm as I felt like I belonged there and would be well and truly supported 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 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
Research heavily into the firm, connect with employees on LinkedIn and message them about their experiences with the firm. Gain as much knowledge as you can from the scheme, you will find it nowhere else.
