Work Experience Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Really fun experience full of valuable lesssons I will keep with me for a very long time

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

    • This has to be one of the friendliest law firms i have been to.

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

    • The open plan format of the office allowed for the much development of my skills and guidance on the tasks set.

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

    • At times there was a lot of work to get on with and on other days a little quiter which does reflect the nature of the life of a lawyer.

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

    • At one point I had to re-read over a contract that was to be sent off to slients on my grammatical changes, and at other times the work was just for development of my skills, again there was a perfect balance

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

    • The skills learnt were communication, which is key to every element of life. I learnt how to handle my time and also to be commercially aware, always thinking of the client and ways to further my knowledge.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Dress down friday added much variety and fun into the office and also a netball match on tuesday and lunch on Wednesday.

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

    • I recieves a welcome pack on my first day at the firm, which gave me clear instructions, the email system used also made for a seamless work conduct.

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

    • I sat opposite a partner for the whole week who gave me guidance. If that is not investing time, I don't know what is.

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

    • National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I will surely be applying to Shoosmiths

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • colleuges went for drinks on the wednesday and for netball on the tuesday

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

    • It is in Reading, so cheaper than London, but still more expensive than other places.

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

    • The nightlife from the company picturess seem to be good.

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

    • Some set up by the firm and others amongst colleagues.

    4/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2012

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