Vacation Student Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • The work was genuine trainee work, which meant that my role was valued by lawyers and secretaries throughout the firm.

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

    • I felt like I fitted in immediately. The people at Nabarro make you feel welcome from the outset, and have a real respect for your skills and your input.

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

    • The Recruitment team was always on call to help, and did so with a smile. The supervisors were always keen to help and wanted to make sure we got the most out of the placement.

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

    • I was constantly busy, and if the work was slightly lacking then I was able to ask my supervisor for work and there was always more to do. My enthusiasm was met with gratitude.

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

    • I was given more responsibility than I expected, and was sent away to do proper work and research that had effects on the wider work of the firm. I was left to my own devices, but always had help when I needed it.

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

    • The skills were extremely valuable, and have helped me in my later legal career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The staff in the office work hard but also play hard. The socials were great, and they clearly value the importance of taking breaks from work.

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

    • The Grad Recruitment team were amazing, and I was really impressed with their ability to organise so many people in such a short space of time!

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

    • The firm invested in me enormously, and is still investing. They work very hard to make sure you get the most out of the placement and in return they get a lot out of you.

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

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

    • They offered me a Training Contract, which I was very happy to accept.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The staff were always keen to get us down to the pub, which will always be a good thing in my book.

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

    • Holborn is quite expensive, but the money from the firm is good.

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

    • Sam Smith's pubs are always handy!

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

    • I worked in pro bono and also played cricket for the firm. Thoroughly enjoyable.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

November 2011

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