Vacation Scheme Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

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
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It was very full on but very enjoyable.

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

    • The people in my department and my supervisor were very welcoming and encouraging.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisor was superb. She took the time to explain her work and ensured that I had a wide variety of tasks to get on with.

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

    • Very very busy and working long hours.

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

    • The work was all real trainee work and had a realistic level of responsibility. Under supervision I drafted contracts, documents and client letters and was given research tasks that had an actual bearing on my supervisor's work. I was also given responsibility of hand delivering a contract to a senior client.

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

    • It was extremely useful to gain an understanding of the practicalities of law rather than just the theory. The skill I learned will help me in my next year of study.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very jovial, good-natured department although it was also incredibly busy so people were under-pressure.

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

    • Considering it was the first year they had done a 1 week Easter vac scheme, the organisation was good. The project we were given to complete during the vacation scheme could have been organised better.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We were given training in legal research skills, which I have found useful in my studies. We were also given training in their I.T. systems.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • It is a really good firm and they try to keep on a high number of their trainees through qualification.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Because the scheme was so short (1 week) we didn't get to know each other that much.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Central London prices, so quite expensive.

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

    • We didn't go clubbing but central London certainly has many clubs of all shapes and sizes.

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

    • Some of the Vac-Schemers got involved with football. There probably are more opportunities to get involved with the firm's activities on the longer summer schemes.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2012

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