Summer Scheme Participant Review
by RPC
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Business Insight
4.3
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Culture
4.7
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at RPC
- 7. Would you recommend RPC to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RPC
Overview
I was involved in tasks such as carrying out legal research, preparing research notes, comparing versions of correspondence, reviewing contracts and preparing a note on a talk I attended. I also attended many talks such as a Crypto workshop, partner panel and London Tech Week. There were also socials for the summer scheme participants to interact such as mini golf and volunteering.
Skills
I developed my communication skills. The scheme was busy and I was able to meet a lot of different people both in person and via teams meetings. As a result my written and verbal communication improved. My time management also improved managing the busy schedule whilst ensuring I completed the department work in a timely manner.
Business Insight
It was exciting and motivating to see how a commercial law firm operates on a daily basis. As a graduate, I have read and spoken to a lot of people about what they do but it was fantastic to witness first-hand 'commercial law' and get involved in real tasks.
Culture
The culture was fantastic. Everyone I encountered, from current trainees to senior partners, was welcoming, approachable and genuinely wanted to get to know you. Despite only being at the firm for two weeks, I met so many people and this was largely due to the supportive, friendly, collegiate culture which is facilitated by the firm's open plan office structure.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed my time there. The scheme allowed me to get involved with so many different parts of the firm whilst also allowing ample time for departmental work. I was able to witness first-hand the firm's culture and understand why RPC has such a strong reputation for being an enjoyable, supportive place to be but also with high-quality work.
Yes
I would advise anyone who is applying to RPC to do your research, learn about all the different things the firm has to offer and speak to as many people as possible to try and find out if the firm is the right fit for you. It is important to learn about people's experiences to determine whether this is the place you want to try and develop your career in the longer term.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
July 2022
