Solicitor Review

by Walker Morris

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • Exciting and challenging work with friendly people especially in the employment team. A real delight to work with

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

    • Had interesting discussions, many staff came over to introduce themselves to me and checked up on me throughout my time here.

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

    • Was assigned a trainee buddy, who came and helped me with my work and if I had any questions and gave me feedback.

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

    • 1) Ability to research using legal sources 2) attention to detail and picking up specific clauses 3) Prioritizing Workload

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • timetable was provided in advance, and nearly all activities started on time.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • friendly, with a real sense of teamwork. Staff lead by example by showing their hardwork and sharing their experience.

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

    • Enabled me to get work from associates, partners and directors.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Gave me real work which trainees would be expected to do.

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

    • speaking to employees about their experiences and challenges and opportunities so far helped.

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

    • a good insight into the world of law doing real work and working on real cases

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Decent pay for vac scheme which is essential work experience

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

    • during socials and in the department

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

    • trainees were friendly and involved everyone, a real mix of people here.

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

    • football, netball

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

    • yes.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

April 2019

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