Vacation Scheme Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • The week was interesting, thought out, structured and the staff were all approachable and welcoming.

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

    • My supervisor was lovely. She constantly ensured there was work to complete and tasks to finish. At times the department was very busy, however my supervisor had already spoken to other senior members of the team and work was available.

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

    • She was organised, friendly, approachable, talkative and empathised with the position the vacation scheme students were in.

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

    • There were very few minutes in the day when there was nothing to do.

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

    • There were a few research tasks, completing contracts, assessments, socials - lots to do!

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

    • The week with Walker Morris opened my eyes to how a large commercial law firm was managed. It was useful in deciding the areas of law I wanted to practice in.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • I was in the commercial dispute resolution department. There was another student in my department and one in regulatory. We still keep in touch now. The staff were friendly from the secretaries to the cleaners. My supervisor was professional yet welcoming which was a good balance. The trainees were very friendly and said exactly what they thought of the firm.

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

    • The week consisted of introductions to the firm, its software and the library. Then there was a tour of the offices and introductions into your departments. There was plenty of notice given to prepare for the assessments. Both were on separate days which was a relief. There was a late social on the Wednesday and drinks after work on the Friday. Very structured!

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

    • As mentioned above.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I knew this was the firm I wanted to train with. It had all of the high calibre clients of the firms in London, but with a Yorkshire twist. It's unpretentious and welcoming.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As mentioned above.

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

    • In comparison to London, it is excellent value for money.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Leeds is the third largest city in the UK and is the biggest legal market place outside of London, enough said!

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

    • Socials with trainee mentors and the vacation scheme students went for lunch and dinner together.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2011

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