Work experience student Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I undertook a one week placement at the firm and greatly enjoyed both the intellectual as well as social aspects.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I shared an office with a senior associate and a trainee and was always included in all discussions. I greatly enjoyed working with the team.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • For each piece of work, I was informed of how it fitted into the bigger picture and thus had a solid understanding of its importance.

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

    • I was constantly given interesting work and was never bored or too busy.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As I was not a trainee nor a fee earner, I had moderate responsibility but that is understandable. Nonetheless, the work that I was given was certainly necessary for the fee earners.

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

    • N/A I had already graduated when I did the placement.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, enjoyed speaking to and meeting a variety of people.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised, was never lost at any point.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I had the opportunity to attend lunch time talks which I found valuable to my overall development.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have accepted a training contract with the firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very friendly atmosphere.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • N/A

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • N/A

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, for example, the possibility of being involved in sports teams.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

November 2011

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