A&O First Participant Review
at A&O Shearman
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: September 2021
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.
Spring Days: Two days of interactive talks, quizzes and networking opportunities delivered virtually. These activities offered an opportunity to immerse yourself in the firm's culture and build legally-relevant competencies.
Returner's Day: A day long office visit involved talks, role-play activities, networking and socials. Students had the opportunity to interact with legal professionals and graduate recruitment to enhance their appreciation of the firm.
Returner's Day: A day long office visit involved talks, role-play activities, networking and socials. Students had the opportunity to interact with legal professionals and graduate recruitment to enhance their appreciation of the firm.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Extremely interesting and enlightening
We were briefed about several opportunities at the firm and different career paths within a law firm. The scheme significantly improved my firm and brand awareness.
We were briefed about several opportunities at the firm and different career paths within a law firm. The scheme significantly improved my firm and brand awareness.
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
- commercial awareness
- problem solving and investigative skills
- critical thinking
- technical knowledge about various legal processes
- firm awareness
- commercial awareness
- problem solving and investigative skills
- critical thinking
- technical knowledge about various legal processes
- firm awareness
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?
Welcoming, friendly, innovative and inquisitive
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 thoroughly enjoyed the insight – virtually and in person.
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 not paid and had no 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 the firm thoroughly and internalise their core values
