Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
  • Learning about the firm, engaging in team building and networking exercises. Developing confidence and finding out what a career in law entails.

    10/10

  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
  • The experience touched upon a number of key skills - including, networking, presentation skills, and confidence

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
  • The work experience was vital in me deciding to pursue a career in law

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?
  • Everything felt very smooth and organised. Everyone was a pleasure to work with.

    10/10

  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
  • A lot, particularly from the arranged internal networking opportunities with current trainees.

    10/10

  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
  • I would not have pursued a career in law without this experience.

    10/10

  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
  • The Social Mobility Foundation covered my expenses.

    10/10

  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
  • Yes, there were plenty of opportunities. I am still in contact with my assigned ‘mentor’.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Clifford Chance to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Great law firm with a welcoming feel


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clifford Chance?
  • Every year Clifford Chance gets an astonishing number of applications for graduate openings - the key thing to focus on is ‘What can I bring to the table that no one else can?’ This doesn’t need to be law related - have you worked with an interesting charity / competed in a sporting event?


Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

London

May 2022


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