Vacation Scheme Student Review
at A&O Shearman
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2025
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
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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 vacation scheme insight was very informative. On a day-to-day basis I assisted with legal tasks and attended timetabled sessions which provided me insights into the firm's practice areas.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was an amazing opportunity, which was incredibly informative, learning about the business both at present and the future of the business. It was also really enjoyable learning about the potential roles available.
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 developed my time management skills, drafting skills and oral communication skills.
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 atmosphere were warm and collaborative.
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 thoroughly enjoyed the insight, there were several networking oppurtunities and dedicated training offered by assigning each vacation scheme student with a Trainer.
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 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
At every stage of the application process show you have well researched the firm and you are enthusiastic.
Be confident at every stage of the process and try and articulate yourself as clearly as possible at the assessment centre.
Keep up with commercial awareness to help you prepare for the assessment centre.
Be confident at every stage of the process and try and articulate yourself as clearly as possible at the assessment centre.
Keep up with commercial awareness to help you prepare for the assessment centre.
