Legal work experience Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement. Everyone was very friendly and supportive.

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

    • I felt very comfortable with the team very quickly. At the end of my placement one of the team even commented that they couldn't believe I had only been there a week because I had fit in so well.

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

    • I was given a lot of support when needed and left to myself when appropriate which was a perfect balance.

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

    • Very good balance of work. I was never too busy or too quiet and was given the opportunity to get involved with "real" work. I did placements with other firms and liked that Shoosmiths gave you a placement work folder as well do you always had something to do. The presentation at the end also gave you an opportunity to impress.

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

    • Enough to fit my level of experience.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • A bit quiet at times but I was there during a very busy period so everyone was working very hard.

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

    • Very good. The vacation scheme work folder and presentation at the end were a great idea.

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

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good. It was nice to be taken to lunch by current trainees.

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

    • Average. Not quite London prices but not cheap either.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't sample the nightlife as I commuted from home.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

November 2011

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