Vacation Scheme Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I did enjoy the experienced, as colleagues and the HR team were extremely welcoming and a pleasure to work with and be around. In terms of the work, I thouroughly enjoyed certain meetings I got to sit in and learned a lot from them, however I also spent time carrying out tasks which did not give me a real insight into life as a lawyer.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • In general everyone was very welcoming and encouraging, and made an effort to make me feel part of the team. As I was only at the firm for two weeks, I do not think that it would be fair to say that the work I carried out was a huge help to my colleauges, but they all were very encouraging in terms of what I did contribute.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • An awful lot. The HR team were one of the best I've come accross, very open, and encouraged us continuously to come to them with any problems. Also, those who gave me work gave me concise instructions, answered any questions if I had any. In particular, the more senior people in the firm took the time to explain things, which was quite exceptional.

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

    • It gave me an insight into the departments I was in, and about work in the city. I have done previous internships so felt I already am at a stage that this will assist in my studies.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Structure was a huge strength. It can't critique as I would leave the structure as it is.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Positive, friendly

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

    • As it was so short, I do not think that this question applies. However it is clear that the firm invests a lot in trainees.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • This was probably the best thing about the placement for me.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I hadn't known much about the culture before, which is quite distinct, and afterwards I feel I fully understand what the firm stands for.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I was already clear on my career goals.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • The pay is not extremely high - £260/week

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were not that many vacation scheme socials. I think this should be focused on more.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There were not many.

    2/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • This was explained fully.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Undoubtedly. This seems like a great firm with excellent work.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Legal/Law

London

June 2016

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