Legal Advisor Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • all the staff are lovely and they made the placement truly enjoyable!

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

    • Everyone is a valued member of staff at Shoosmiths

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

    • I have regular meetings with my supervisor and thorough training

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

    • Some days were busier than others, but generally very busy with the case load

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given as much responsibility as any other case handler

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

    • They will help me with managing my workload, dealing with stressful situations and being professional in my approach to my studies

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Relaxed and fun

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

    • Very well orgainised, we have regular meetings for placement students to see how we are getting along

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

    • During my one to one meetings we discuss my personal and professional development, which makes me feel like a valued member of the team

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very, I would love to work here again

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Absolutely, everyone is very friendly and you are encouraged to socialise outside of work

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

    • Northampton is a fairly cheap place to live, especially with the salary

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

    • Good, although I am not the sort of person that goes out a lot

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

    • Absolutely, there are plenty of charity events etc.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

West Midlands

November 2015

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