Vacation Scheme Placement Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • It challenging, gave me a good insight into the company and made me feel like I could really fit in there.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and helpful. All the offices had an open door policy and everyone was welcoming.

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

    • My supervisor gave me great guidance and feedback and taught me that in most circumstances a question can be answered by some research rather than simply asking a question every time you struggle with a concept.

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

    • I was given enough work to keep me busy but did not feel that I had to complete it in an unrealistic time.

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

    • I was not given any more responsibility other than drafting letters and memos which would represent the department/ firm to others and therefore I had a small degree of responsibility

    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 learned valuable lessons about how to act in an office and considering the type of law I was looking at over my week placement I gained a huge knowledge of financial commercial law that I may never even touch on at university. It was a great week

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional and relaxed.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised in all aspects

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

    • As it was only one week there was little chance for real investment but the experience I gained and the time taken by the firm really helped me to improve as a prospective employee.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I am one of roughly 50 applicants and if I am successful they will give me an interview so I am in a strong position but still have to continue to impress.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes everyone was very nice

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

    • It was fine, Leeds is a great city.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I did not experience the Nightlife as I was commuting from Sheffield but I understand it is very good.

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

    • There was a great social event on the wednesday.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

June 2012

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