First year insight scheme Review
at Simmons & Simmons LLP
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Corporate Law, Employment Law, Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: April 2023
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
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Overview of Experience
4.8/5
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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 first day was mostly talks and networking, with a social at the end of the day. We were each allocated to a department based on our preferences on the second day.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
There were lots of talks and panel presentations. We were all allocated a trainee supervisor who can answer all of our queries.
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?
Research skills, organisational skills and communication skills, as well as a general insight into the the daily work of a trainee.
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?
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 people are genuinely nice and friendly. The communication prior to the scheme was clear and welcoming as well.
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?
It was overall a very enjoyable insight scheme from beginning to end.
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 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
Tailor your application to the firm and express genuine interest in commercial law.
