Vacation Schemer Review
at Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: November 2021
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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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.
5 days. Performed research tasks for a combination of commercial and pro bono work.
Inputting and reviewing data.
Met and worked closely with associates and trainees.
Inputting and reviewing data.
Met and worked closely with associates and trainees.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very helpful to be given a sense of how the firm worked, how people felt about the place they worked, and how they spent their days.
Obviously only being there for a week, I only had the chance to experience one seat, and so don't have as much exposure to other areas meaning it is a necessarily limited insight.
Obviously only being there for a week, I only had the chance to experience one seat, and so don't have as much exposure to other areas meaning it is a necessarily limited insight.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Yes.
Good for time management.
Good for practical writing experience.
Good for getting used to working in a working environment.
Good for time management.
Good for practical writing experience.
Good for getting used to working in a working environment.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
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
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
People seemed to enjoy themselves and have the time to go for lunch. They seemed to like one another and there was a good relationship between different levels of seniority (although also a fair few people didn't know one anohter, but I think that's Covid-related).
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?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
High.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
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 Simmons & Simmons LLP
4/5
Would you recommend Simmons & Simmons LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Simmons & Simmons LLP
Look at what the firm itself does, rather than general law firms. Think about working closely with your trainee as well, rather than spending time trying to impress partners/associates.
