Vacation Scheme Intern Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Great activities/events, good atmosphere in the office, supportive HR and overall a really useful insight into working in the industry (the smaller size of the office compared to some competitor firms means you get a more intimate experience).

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

    • Very much so. The size of the office means you can make a bigger impact within the department, and meet the whole team. I was thanked and given the opportunity to discuss the wider picture after completing each task.

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

    • Excellent support - from HR, the trainees and the supervisors within the department. Trainees and supervisors often took people to lunch, and HR were always present and willing to talk through any concerns.

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

    • Both departments were busy, but the experience is often what you make of it - they encourage you to be proactive and get stuck in within the department.

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

    • I was given a high-priority task at short notice.

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

    • More beneficial than any other work experience I have done - both in terms of learning about working as a corporate lawyer, and developing on a personal level.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Not oppressive like some other firms; bright, collegiate and lively.

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

    • Good timetable of events - gave you enough time to complete tasks and spend time in your department, but also squeezed in a trip to Paris (!) and other treats.

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

    • Plenty of informative talks from partners and other members of the firm, during which we were given some really good advice.

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

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

    • I do not think they recruit heavily from the vacation scheme.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone got on really well, and some after-work drinks were arranged.

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

    • Expensive living. Eating in the cafeteria was very affordable however (great food too).

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Fantastic - right by Spitalfields, Brick Lane etc

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

    • It's a work experience placement, so this was not the focus. There were many networking opportunities and social events though.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2012

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