First Steps Review
at CMS
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
Bristol
Review Submitted: April 2023
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.
Day 1: Morning= Welcome, introductions, office tour and networking. Afternoon= shadowing a trainee.
Day 2: Travelled to London office. Morning= Commercial Awareness talk. Afternoon= How to Ace Presentation Skills. Evening= networking social at Puttshack
Day 3: Virtual 'Business Simulation' Competition.
Day 4: In office 'Dragons' Den' competition
Day 2: Travelled to London office. Morning= Commercial Awareness talk. Afternoon= How to Ace Presentation Skills. Evening= networking social at Puttshack
Day 3: Virtual 'Business Simulation' Competition.
Day 4: In office 'Dragons' Den' competition
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was great to be able to gain insight into how a law firm functions as a business model.
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?
Improved my commercial awareness and presentation 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?
Very friendly and supportive. Felt comfortable enough to ask questions and speak to employees.
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?
Really enjoyed it. Consolidated my hope to eventually secure a trainee place at 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
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
Make sure to be authentic on your application.
