ACCESS Scheme Review

by Clifford Chance

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

    • The ACCESS Scheme is a two-year development programme consisting of twelve elements, including a work experience, mentoring and tutoring.

    10/10
  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?

    • Skills: communication, team work, collaboration, public speaking skills, commercial awareness

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

    • To a large extent, I enjoyed the work experience. There was a focus on transferable skills which I preferred as they would be relevant for any career I chose to pursue afterwards.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?

    • It was very well organised. There was a timetable with a variety of sessions and with clear times to ask questions to trainees and associates.

    10/10
  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

    • I learnt a lot about the culture, especially since most of the panel speakers did the ACCESS scheme themselves so it was great to learn about their journey's.

    10/10
  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

    • It was key as it made me realise I definitely want to pursue a career in commercial law. The firm was in contact with us regularly after the work experience element to have coaching sessions and learn more about the firm

    10/10
  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

    • The scheme was virtual but any travelling after the work experience element was reimbursed.

    10/10
  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?

    • There were numerous Q&A sessions to interact with trainees and associates.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Clifford Chance to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The firm has a really great culture and has a real focus on inclusion.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clifford Chance?

    • Tailor your application to applying. Be yourself and have fun during the scheme. It's a great experience.

Details

Work Experience

Legal/Law

London

May 2022

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