Vacation Scheme Review
at Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
Bristol
Review Submitted: July 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.5/5
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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.
The scheme was two weeks long, each week we sat in a different department of our choice. The scheme was made up of scheduled presentations and Q and A sessions from a range of people in the firm, time working in your chosen departments and social events. In the second week we were given a case study which we had to present in a team at the end of the week.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Graduate recruitment put a lot of effort into arranging a wide range of presentations and opportunities for us to meet different people in the firm, including Q and As with the senior partner, associates in every practice area and trainees. We got a deeper understanding of the firm as a whole as well as the role of a trainee and the different practice areas the firm offers.
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 had the opportunity to get assist with a range of trainee tasks, which developed my drafting, legal research and time management skills. Also developed teamwork and presentation skills doing the case study task.
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?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
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?
Everyone from the firm was so welcoming and willing to give up their time for a chat or to help you, no matter the seniority. The organised socials were also great for getting to know the other vac schemers aswell as employees of the firm. Some days the office was fairly quiet as it seemed a lot of people spent a few days a week working from home.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
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?
It was very enjoyable and a great insight into the firm, whilst also intellectually stimulating.
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 Simmons & Simmons LLP
5/5
Would you recommend Simmons & Simmons LLP to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Simmons & Simmons LLP
Do a lot of research into the firm and it’s key sectors and make sure this comes across in your application- understand how Simmons differentiates itself from competitors with the service they offer. Don’t be put off by the lengthy application process and practice the psychometric tests beforehand. Also be yourself and show your individuality and enthusiasm in your application!
