Vacation Scheme Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Hard work but very enjoyable. Everyone had time for me so I have time for them.

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and it seemed that they asked me to do work for the benefit of the firm - just not forcing me to read.

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

    • Always there to help. If wasn't present, other people would check up on me.

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

    • Good balance, I didn't take on too much work and when I wasn't busy I was able to source other work.

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

    • A large amount. I was taken to court and assigned a note-taking task. My work was analysed to check that it was correct but then would go out to a client.

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

    • The placement put the skills that I had learnt on the LPC into a practical setting.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friday drinks trolley and charity night-out were particular highlights. Very social and friendly.

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

    • We had detailed plans of what we were doing so could organise our workload around that.

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

    • Work similar to what trainees were doing.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • Room for progression, varied practice areas.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a few social events although we were all busy throughout the week so I woulnd't have wanted more.

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

    • Grad rec paid for our drinks when we went out which was perfect. Accom was sorted through family so free. Others on the scheme had to pay for hotels.

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

    • Didn't really have time for any of it. Pretty good from the one night we had out.

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

    • Various sporting and charity opportunities but we didn't have time.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2012

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