Intern Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • The internship was enjoyable and very professionally run.

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

    • My supervisors were friendly and warm.

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

    • The lawyers I worked with were extremely helpful and encouraging.

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

    • I was continuously occupied though there was a good balance of work and social activities.

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

    • My supervisor was willing to trust me with a high level of work.

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

    • I certainly picked up many useful and relevant skills such as time management and effective communication.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • All the staff were enthusiastic and warm.

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

    • The internship was extremely well organised.

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

    • There was a substantial time spent on ensuring that I had a fruitful and engaging internship.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Linklaters is a great firm which I would be happy to be a part of.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The other interns were great fun.

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

    • Despite living in the city, the generous allowance provided by the Firm made it affordable.

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

    • London is a great city to live in.

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

    • There were plenty of social and sport activities planned for us.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

London

November 2011

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