Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • A lovely experience in nice offices with really nice staff. Grad Recruitment treated us really well but we also got a great insight into how the firm works.

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

    • Integrated fully, sitting in the chairs of staff on holiday, whether they be partners or associates. Close proximity to other lawyers meant constant interaction: always a good thing.

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

    • Grad Recruitment put in place excellent supervisors who really look after you and get you work to do. Very approachable.

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

    • Not too much work can realistically be done by vac schemers, but got a good mix of research and more practical tasks - exactly what is expected on a scheme liek this.

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

    • The right amount of responsibility. Did not feel out of depth but still treated as independent and left to complete work accordingly.

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

    • Lots of research tasks mean study skills and techniques honed - frequent use of Westlaw and LexisNexis can only be good for a law degree in which such research tools are essential. Also now know a bit more what it's like to be a trainee, and have hopefully developed skills that reflect that.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • 5/5
  • 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?

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel
    5/5
  • 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?

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

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2012

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