Vacation Scheme Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I really enjoyed the vacation scheme. I had a lovely time and we were well taken care of. It was informative, fun and interesting. I was able to speed network, take part in legal exercises and get to know my cohort. We also completed a virtual quiz! The exercises were challenging yet at the right level for my education.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I felt quite valued. Everyone at RPC is incredibly friendly.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I had a supervisor and a trainee buddy to turn to if I had any questions. I received plenty of support and guidance.

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

    • The completed exercises were fully useful to help me develop my research and analytical skills. These will be useful in my degree studies and beyond.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We received a schedule of the week informing us on what we were doing. It was very structured and easy to understand.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Energetic, friendly and informative. RPC's culture is one of a kind.

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

    • We completed two workshops, multiple commercial law exercise and social events. RPC is very invested in you and wants you to succeed.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • To a large extent, the exercises were created in order to provide you a taste of life in the city as a commercial lawyer. The week was insightful and interesting.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • A lot. I had heard about RPC's culture but having completed a culture exercise and speaking to employees really helped. It's a 10/10.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I have gained more insight into insurance law which I was keen to do. The content helped me to understand RPC's wide variety of practice areas and it has strengthened my desire to become a commercial lawyer.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • We had multiple social events and it was a great way to meet RPC employees.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • 5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2020

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