Vacation Scheme Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    2.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Thoroughly enjoyed the environment, responsibility and support that I have been given.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I have felt respected and valued throughout my time here.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Enough support was given that I knew what to do, but I was also left to my own devices enough to get really valuable experience. I have prior experience, so I'm not sure how this would translate to someone's first experience.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The feedback I received was very positive - which was of course nice to hear - but also sufficiently specific that I knew what aspects to keep in my work moving forward.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well executed, everything has run smoothly since being here.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Really fantastic - a positive atmosphere seeps into pretty much everything I've done. People have been patient and supportive, as well as receptive to providing advice. It is truly one of the great things about this firm.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • As mentioned in a previous answer, I have felt valued from the outset, and this extends to the investment the firm places in you. We've had talks almost every day that have helped to gain a greater insight into all aspects of the firm. More training could have been provided, though for such a short stay this may have not been the most efficient use of time.

    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 think the insight has been hugely helpful, though I am of course seeing it with rose tinted glasses (I want to work here), the fact that all levels of the firm seem to genuinely want to be here provides good evidence that this is the general reality. The low turnover rate of staff also supports this.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • See above.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very helpful, I had quite contrasting seats, including one that I had not considered, and it has certainly opened my mind to thinking about new areas.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes, drinks evenings, lunches and the friendly atmosphere of the firm has made networking very accessible.

    3/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very well done.

    3/5

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

    3/5

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

    3/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2017


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