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Intern Review

at CMS

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Bristol

Review Submitted: July 2022

Overall Rating

4.9 /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
4.8/5 - 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.
A range of virtual challenges working with other peers. This was coupled with a range of networking and presentation sessions.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Gained a broad oversight over the skills required to be a solicitor. Gained appreciation over the range of stakeholders present in legal matters and disputes.
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?
Have learnt the importance of staying relaxed when under pressure.
Developed confidence to speak to clients and third parties.
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?
Very positive, supportive and collaborative.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Thoroughly enjoyed gaining insight about the firm's culture from a wide range of members, undertaking different roles.
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 and reimbursed expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at CMS
5/5
Would you recommend CMS to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CMS
Be yourself and be kind to others. Being a good person makes a lawyer, and always treat others with respect.
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