Winter vacation scheme student Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed the week spent at the firm. The entire process was professionally undertaken with a number of informative talks and presentations. My seat was interesting and all those that worked in the area were welcoming and happy for me to get involved where possible.

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

    • Felt I was treated exactly as a trainee would be and offered real work that needed to be done.

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

    • Supervisors were clear and instructive though as a student who has yet to undertake the LPC, perhaps sometimes needed greater direction in task.

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

    • With preparation for the assessment centre, written task and work given by a number of associates, I always had plenty to be getting on with.

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

    • A fair amount, what I would expect to be given to a trainee.

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

    • Having just started the GDL, great opportunity to put the legal theory into practice which will aid me in the rest of my studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and open. All staff were happy to help and let you get the most out of the experience.

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

    • Professional from start to finish.

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

    • Clearly had spent time considering what would be most beneficial to us and a number of staff gave up time to speak to interns.

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

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, the firm is a well run and exciting place to be. Opportunities abroad as well as quality training means future employment would be very desirable.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good opportunity to go out for drinks with other trainees during the week and was offered to chance to get involved in the firm football team.

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

    • City of London isn't the cheapest but were told good places to go for a deal.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • Went along to firm football team.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2011

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