Summer Vacation Scheme Student Review
at A&O Shearman
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.3/5
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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.
Mondays and Fridays were spent with the Graduate Recruitment Team listening to presentations from members of the firm and working in groups on an innovation project. Tuesdays-Thursdays were spent in one of the firm’s practice groups working alongside an associate on different tasks.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Presentations helped to understand how the various departments and global offices work together. We also had the chance to speak to lawyers of all seniorities, from trainee to partner, to understand career progression at the firm.
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?
Developed my attention to detail, commercial awareness and communication skills through working with my trainer. Also developed my confidence and ability to work in a team through the group project. Learned specific skills like how to take a call note and draft a client email.
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very high performance workplace but equally a friendly and sociable environment. Senior lawyers were very approachable.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
It was very enjoyable to gain insight at one of the most successful law firms in the UK and the world. The work I was provided with was challenging and engaging and I had the chance to network with people from across the firm.
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 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
Understand the firm’s USPs and sectors of strength. Show an interest in and understanding of the wider business world and how legal services are relevant. Demonstrate your transferable skills through any experience you have which doesn’t need to be legal. Don’t be afraid to be yourself in interviews - they want people who are genuine and sociable.
