Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Freshfields

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Challenging work as it was new, but lots of support from the staff at Freshfields.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • It took a while for some of the current staff to see you as being able to do the task but it was still a good working environment.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Great help from the associates that I sat with.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Sometimes didn't have any work to do which could be frustrating.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • I sat with two really friendly and helpful associates who were really easy to get along with.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I'm not sure that the associates had been notified properly, because there was not much work to give me.

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

    • We had lots of amazing and unique experiences. I also flew to their Washington office which has been a great experience.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    International Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I hope to get a job!

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is expensive

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good fun.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I played netball for FF.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Legal/Law

London

August 2011

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