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Goldman Sachs Group

Legal Intern Review

at Goldman Sachs Group

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

Review Submitted: April 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.
Legal practice area insights, networking with employees and working with fellow interns on a group project to present at the end of the programme. Also lots of opportunities to ask questions.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the legal division and how this interacts with the wider support services as well as the client-facing areas of the bank. We heard from current employees in roles available to graduates, an indispensable insgiht.
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 have learnt lots of new skills such as communicating eloquently with those more senior to ourselves as well as how to ask questions with clarity of expression. I have developed by ability to communicate effectively and my broader knowledge of a legal division in an investment bank.
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?
The company culture and general atmosphere was warm, welcoming and inclusive. Everyone made time for the interns, were more than willing to answer your questions and give their time to you.
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 insight programme and it was a very positive experience. It struck the right balance between intensity and enjoyment.
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 Goldman Sachs Group
5/5
Would you recommend Goldman Sachs Group to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Goldman Sachs Group
Explore all the opportunities available to you, research as much about the firm as possible ahead of applying and show great commercial motivation.
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