Trainee Lawyer Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • The work was challenging and stressful at times but this is a reflection of real involvement in the operation of the firm which was very gratifying and exactly what I was after on the placement.

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

    • Lots of positive and constructive feedback.

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

    • Support structures were well established. There was respect and trust to get on with work and the availability of support if you needed it.

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

    • In first week, felt slightly overwhelmed but this improved as the placement went on.

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

    • A decent amount. I definitely felt a part of the team and that what I was doing had importance and value. The nature of a firm is that ultimate responsibility is owned by those above you, so I was aware that my work would be checked by someone else who took that ultimate responsibility,

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

    • Brilliant experience in terms of my legal training. Learnt an enormous amount in terms of the operation of the firm, work undertaken and the life involved.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Most people were too busy to be larking about too much but were always pleasant and up for a humorous remark in passing. Exception perhaps was my supervisor who was an absolute delight to sit with - still very busy but brilliant chat and humour, a complete legend basically.

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

    • Faultless. Excellent performance by the trainee recruitment team.

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

    • The placement was very well planned out to allow this. Lawyers were also very kind with their time and willingness to teach and guide.

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

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

    • Have been offered a training contract luckily. Was less than certain about this on placement though - lots of very talented people going for limited places!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many social/networking events and joint training allowed us to bond well and we've formed some great ties out of the experience.

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

    • London is never cheap for living/socialising but most events were catered for well

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

    • A good area for a cheeky one after work. Need to move slightly further afield to dance until dawn.

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

    • As above - loads of great social activities including an Olympic site visit.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

August 2011

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