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 Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
It involves a break down of what being a solicitor means and what it means to study the law. It also has helped me to develop key life skills including team work, confidence, time management and building my personal brand. There are also workshops involving looking after one’s mental health.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I absolutely enjoyed my time on the ACCESS program so far and am very excited to experience the next elements of the program.The experience Clifford Chance gives you is not just legal, they also encourage you to develop key life skills which is something I appreciate and have enjoyed.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, many.Through our mock case study, I developed my team work skills and learned how to understand a legal contract and critically analyse for key points in a large document. I also learned how to manage my time and work most efficiently during our smarty workshop.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
In my opinion, I think the program is organised well and it is evident that the employers take into consideration the that we are doing our A levels and require different elements of the program at different times. Something I appreciated was tutoring in the months close to my exam.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received support from my employer every time I have asked for it and very promptly. If I email with a question or about a technological error I usually receive a response within the same day.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I would say quite alot of support in helping me to achieve my goal of becoming solicitor as I feel better equipped for the future because of my work experience with Clifford chance. I understand what life as a solicitor would entail and the process of how I would become one.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I would say that so far the information and help I’ve received from the firm has allowed me to improve my confidence and be very conscious of the importance of my personal brand.As an aspiring law student it has also been very helpful to have Clifford Chances name on my CV.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes. Due to the pandemic we have had to attend mostly online sessions but there was an in person networking event in October and another set to take place in July with the previous ACCESS cohort.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Clifford Chance to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Something about Clifford chance which I liked is the people and the environment there as everyone is so friendly and genuinely wants to see you succeed.Hearing about the positive experiences of associates, trainees and previous access students especially in a competitive field like law was very encouraging.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clifford Chance?
Advice I would give is to have non legal work experience.This is something I learned in my work experience with Clifford chance and there was a clear emphasis on skills development rather then solely legal work experience. It also helps to distinguish you from other candidates if you have a more diverse set of skills.
