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Open Day Review

by Reed Smith

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Rating

3.1/5
  • About You
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.1
  • Everything Else
    3.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The Open Day gave me a chance to understand the type of deals that a Reed Smith lawyer would be working on.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The lawyers and members of the Graduate Recruitment team were warm and friendly.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • We were given some application advice.

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt how media law can be applied to daily life.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The insight covered a range of topics, from panel discussions to a commercial awareness activity.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • There were a few of opportunities to interact with other participants and lawyers, but most of the Open Day was filled with presentations.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was a presentation on the legal sector, which helped me to understand the business aspect of running a law firm.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • There was a short but very insightful presentation on media law, which taught me the role that Reed Smith lawyers undertake when working for clients.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The panel discussions were helpful in understanding the company culture, but it would be better if there were more lawyers present so that we could obtain more perspectives.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • This is not an issue as I live in London.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • We had the opportunity to interact with the lawyers over lunch.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The lawyer to participant ratio was quite low, and it would have been better if more lawyers had attended the lunch.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • There was a presentation on Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes. The Open Day gives one an idea of Reed Smith's culture.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2014

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