Vacation Scheme Student Review
at A&O Shearman
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: July 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.
The Vacation Scheme involved scheduled talks from different areas and departments of the firm, as well as working directly with trainers (qualified lawyers at the firm) and completing various tasks for them such as drafting, research, administrative tasks etc. There were also multiple scheduled socials with the other Vac schemers, and firm-wide events to get involved with.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I was able to strengthen my understanding of the different practice areas at the firm and broaden my knowledge and insight into the tasks of a trainee in each department.
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 learned multiple skills that will be highly useful as a trainee solicitor, such as learning about all the different documents that are used in a transaction, understanding how to use the different softwares at the firm. I was also able to practice professional networking.
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 firm culture was very inviting; everyone at the firm was extremely friendly to the Vactation Scheme students, and willing to go on coffee chats and answer any questions we may have. In a broader sense, the culture at the firm is very collaborative and people-centred, it is a very accepting and inclusive environment.
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 highly enjoyed my Vacation Scheme and experience 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
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
I would advise future applicants to thoroughly research the firm and also be authentic in the application process about their passions and motivations. I would advise them to not be afraid to draw upon past experiences, even if these are not law-related.
