Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I felt truly welcome and was able to get involved in a range of important and interesting projects.

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

    • Everyone I worked with was really friendly and welcoming and I was able to get involved in social activities

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

    • My supervisors were both fantastic. I always felt like they were there to help me, were really friendly and kept an eye on me.

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

    • Towards the end of the placement the department was relatively quiet so there was less work to get involved in, but never had nothing to do.

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

    • Always felt like the work I was doing was going to be useful to some extent. You don't expect to be given too much responsibility but was able to sit in meetings and get involved in a range of important projects.

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

    • Watching, learning and then putting the skills into practice within the firm will be invaluable. I have had the chance to get a head start on the subjects and skills that will be useful in the GDL and LPC and feel much more confident about the work I do.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and the atmosphere was generally upbeat.

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

    • Meeting the other interns before I got there was a really good touch as I already knew I would get on with them and I was always kept in the loop as to what the schedule was.

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

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

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

    • Got a training contract starting in 2013.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all got on really well and had several nights out.

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

    • I can only compare it to Manchester

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Had some good nights out in the area.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2011

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