Virtual summer placement Review
at Addleshaw Goddard
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Manchester
Review Submitted: August 2021
Overall Rating
3.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Experience
3/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Company Culture
3/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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 were scheduled panel talks and networking sessions throughout the week, in addition to solo/group assessment tasks for the TC application. There were also set trainee tasks from various departments to complete on Forage. A buddy (a trainee) and a supervisor (a senior associate) were on hand to answer any questions about their experiences in the firm & offer guidance for the tasks.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The scheduled sessions were useful and involved Q&A's with
AG employees at various levels. It would have been better had there been more time to network outside these sessions - unfortunately the week was condensed into three days and so other things (tasks, assessments) took priority for most schemers.
AG employees at various levels. It would have been better had there been more time to network outside these sessions - unfortunately the week was condensed into three days and so other things (tasks, assessments) took priority for most schemers.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I found the scheme beneficial in terms of developing time management skills in a trainee environment, as there was a lot scheduled and not much time to devote to the tasks.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
3/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
3/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everybody I spoke with on the scheme was very friendly and honest, which seems to be a good reflection of the firm's culture.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
3/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Whilst I did find the scheduled events very insightful, I didn't enjoy the scheme overall. It was too condensed, with the TC assessments feeling like the real focus. I also didn't enjoy the set Forage tasks, as it wasn't "real work" or focused on one area of interest. The scheme felt like a three day assessment centre rather than a placement.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
3/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
3/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Addleshaw Goddard
4/5
Would you recommend Addleshaw Goddard to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Addleshaw Goddard
Be sure to research the firms approach to service delivery and values, as the application process focuses heavily on your understanding and compatibility with these.
