Vacation scheme Review

by DLA Piper

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.6
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • I very much enjoyed this; other vacation schemers were companionable. However, departments varied in applicability. Having a presentation every day was also too much.

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

    • This varied according to what department I worked in.

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

    • HR excellent.

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

    • Encouraged socialising, which is vital in law firm.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • HR had scheduled everything.

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

    • Again, varied from department to department.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Focus on presentation skills, encouraged socialising etc.

    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?

    • Through questioning partners rather than experience.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • To the greatest extent that one can without joining the company.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

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

    • Few partners showed up to dinners. Felt that we saw very few trainees on social basis throughout the 3 weeks - focus on highest level employees.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2018

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