Vacation Placement Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting work given, and the staff are extremely nice and friendly.

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

    • Very much so, was given important tasks to do, and saw the fruits of my labour incorporated into ongoing cases.

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

    • Lots of support was give, both my supervisor and training buddy were extremely helpful and happy to answer any questions I had.

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

    • Good balance between work, social events, and assessments. Never had nothing to do.

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

    • Was given some responsibility, obviously everything I did would have to be checked, however I was involved within current cases.

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

    • Very much. Walker Morris have given me a useful and friendly insight into life at a large commercial law firm

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The department I was in was extremely fun and loud, the staff were extremely friendly and always willing to chat.

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

    • Very well organised, sometimes ran a little late, however that would be expected in a busy office.

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

    • Whilst only 1 week, the placement gives you a superb insight into life at a commercial firm.

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

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Based on my experience I would happily take up a job at the firm. They were very down to earth and friendly.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good atmosphere, the social events organised allow trainees, partners, associates and the people on the placement a chance to chat and get to know each other, whilst having a few drinks and playing pool.

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

    • Leeds is not the cheapest city, however for a large city it is reasonably prices.

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

    • Leeds nightlife is ok with a good mix of everything for anyones tastes.

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

    • There appeared to be a number of different activities which were planned for staff members.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

June 2012

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