BSLP Participant Review
by A&O Shearman
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Business Insight
4.3
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at A&O Shearman
- 7. Would you recommend A&O Shearman to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to A&O Shearman
Overview
The week consisted of presentations from senior leadership, and also presentations from practice areas such as Disputes and Corporate. The main tasks were set by trainers, which were usually research/proofreading work.
Skills
I have learnt how to organise information more clearly, especially in tables and reports. Also, the week taught me not to be too nervous to ask for help/clarification.
Business Insight
I think it was so useful to be in the work environment and see how teams work in real-time. I was able to talk to trainees, associates, personal assistants and IT people all on the same floor, which was very enlightening.
Culture
Although everyone works hard, it was good to see people laugh and have fun. Also, the location of the office was very social and full of people and nice views, so it was enjoyable and not as isolating as I would have thought.
Your Impressions
I enjoyed it to a large extent because of the schedule and the variety of work we got to do. Also the cohort of people were so amazing and lovely.
Yes
To speak to someone at the firm if they can, because it helps answer any questions and also to get into the mind of a trainee.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
July 2025
