Summer Scheme Student 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

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • It was a great vacation scheme, carefully planned and clear that a lot of time and effort had gone into organising it. The firm as a whole was great.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone at the firm made a huge effort to include all of the vac schemers - we were made to feel as if we were already trainees. Cannot fault the inclusivity of the firm.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • A lot of guidance and support from buddy and supervisor. I was lucky enough to be given a buddy and supervisor who I got on really well with. Again made to feel as if I was a trainee.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Huge amount of work given, training and insight presentations that has enhanced my understanding of concepts which will come in useful in the future

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very good structure, although every breakfast meeting was put on after a social (probably done on purpose as a test) but I think this was a bit unfair

    3/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • It is always hard to achieve a good atmosphere amongst candidates when they are in direct competition but grad rec somehow managed to do this well. Atmosphere in the office in general and my department was friendly and relaxed

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Intense two days of training and continuous development throughout the three weeks

    4/5

  • 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?
  • I was given trainee tasks and worked trainee hours, given access to all the benefits trainees would receive including free dinner after 7pm

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • I feel as if I'm already part of the furniture - surely a good indication of understanding what life is like here

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Already set on becoming commercial lawyer so didn't really contribute to this

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Paid national min wage but not reimbursed for travel (essentially eating up pay)


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Many socials hosted throughout the three weeks including karaoke night, partner dinner and special networking session

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Really enjoyable although I would say that perhaps the karaoke would have been more enjoyable had it been towards the end of the three weeks because it was a bit strained doing this activity with people you had just met

    3/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Lucky enough to have been invited to Corporate Games event held by firm and variety of other activities

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • 100%

    4/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2016


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