Vacation Scheme student Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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

Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • It was very good, but as you are assessed during the vacation placement it always feels slightly tense.

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

    • The people were a top bunch!

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

    • The people I spoke to were all really encouraging and helpful.

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

    • I was given enough to keep me occupied, but didn't feel busy in comparison to how busy the actual department was. So the workload for the vacation scheme students isn't a bad reflection on the firm at all.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I think it would have been unwise to give vacation students any more responsibility than I had as we are not qualified solicitors.

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

    • It was an insight into the working of a City firm rather than a training or skills development session. The insight was very good though.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very busy but people still had a chat with each other and got on very well.

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • It was in the City of London so it's very expensive in the immediate vicinity of the office.

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

    • Very close to Shoreditch where there's plenty of places to go out.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I was only on a week long placement so this question (and a few others) aren't representative of working at the firm for longer.

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2011

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