Spring Vacation Scheme Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

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

    • Everyone always said thank you after I'd done some work and invited me to department social events.

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

    • He was happy to answer all my questions and also talked to me about the firm in general.

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

    • I had enough to do to keep me busy and people tried really hard to find work for you.

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

    • I wasn't given that much responsibilty as I was only there for a week, however I was allowed to have a go at most trainee tasks under supervision.

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

    • I learnt a lot about the legal profession and what solicitor's do on a daily basis both from the work shadowing and from all the skills sessions.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly.

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

    • It was very organised there were loads of social and networking events as well as skills sessions and talks.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There were lots of skills sessions which were really helpful.

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

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

    • Seems like a really nice firm to work for, everyone was really happy there.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and sociable.

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

    • Expensive as it's in the middle of london.

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

    • There were plenty of bars but not much esle.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were lots of social activities and events to get involved in.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

May 2012

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