SPARK Intern Review
at Clifford Chance
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: November 2022
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.
Every day involved learning more about Clifford Chance as a business. This ranged from talking to different practice areas to learning about their diversity strategy.
There were opportunities to partake in trainee tasks through an unreleased virtual internship and during a two-day work shadowing of a practice area.
There were opportunities to partake in trainee tasks through an unreleased virtual internship and during a two-day work shadowing of a practice area.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was amazing learning about the various practice areas out there and having the chance to ask questions to trainees, associates and partners about their favourite aspects of their work. It gave a unique overview of the choices out there and the pros and cons of each.
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?
This depended on what tasks your supervisor has given you but usually, it was a good opportunity to develop commercial awareness and research skills as you get to see the real problems lawyers may be dealing with.
I personally improved my drafting, research and problem-solving.
I personally improved my drafting, research and problem-solving.
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?
Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. There was always a lot of collaboration going on in the practice area I was in.
Generally, people would welcome you to ask questions and were really transparent about what working at the firm was like and what they enjoyed and didn't.
Generally, people would welcome you to ask questions and were really transparent about what working at the firm was like and what they enjoyed and didn't.
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?
As a first year, you do not get much of a chance to try trainee tasks and it was a great opportunity to see real deals and contribute. I think it was an amazing opportunity to develop and learn more about 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 and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Clifford Chance
5/5
Would you recommend Clifford Chance to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clifford Chance
Learn more about what trainees do, the type of tasks they participate in and how they support the firm.
Be clear about what makes Clifford Chance different to their competitors and who its clients are.
Try to speak to trainees or those who worked at Clifford Chance to find out more about the firm and what makes it unique.
Be clear about what makes Clifford Chance different to their competitors and who its clients are.
Try to speak to trainees or those who worked at Clifford Chance to find out more about the firm and what makes it unique.
