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Summer Placement Participant Review

at Shoosmiths

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Manchester

Review Submitted: October 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 - Overview of Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Each day, we were given a clear structure of our day and the different talks that we could attend. Then we would usually have to complete an activity such as a group task or a written task. There were frequent breaks between sessions to research our project and speak to our trainee buddies.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The placement was really helpful as it gave a real insight into the tasks that trainees undertake and also what is expected from a trainee. The Graduate Recruitment team also provided us with a lot of information regarding the roles available and how the final Assessment Centre would take place.
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 developed my presentation skills, especially through presenting virtually which taught me new skills. I also developed my time management skills as we had a lot to do each day so I organised my days well to ensure I completed everything on time.
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?
I felt that the atmosphere was very open. Everyone I spoke to was friendly and happy to answer my questions. The trainees were happy to schedule time in their diary to speak to us and help us with our projects. Overall, it was a place I could see myself fitting in well with the rest of the team.
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 Summer Placement. I learnt a lot more about the firm than what you can see on the website and felt that I got a great insight into what it is really like to work there.
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 Shoosmiths
5/5
Would you recommend Shoosmiths to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Shoosmiths
I would advise anyone applying to the Summer Placement to make the most of every opportunity for example, get involved in all of the group tasks, ask questions to partners, network with current trainees and also get to know your fellow summer placement participants.
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