Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable, real and interesting work that was valued.

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

    • Wonderfully helpful, took time advising and helping me wtihout ever feeling that the questions I was asking were not pertinent.

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

    • Had supervisors, sometimes worked for others rather tahn for them, but was still very enjoyable.

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

    • Quieter in my second department, but that was due to the department and my lack of scientific knowledge. I was never rushed off my feet but I certainly wasn't twiddling my thumbs.

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

    • Enough responsibility, but I always felt my work was checked.

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

    • What it was actually like in a law firm, the culture of the particular firm and how to draft.

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

    • Very well organised, a couple of slight ICT problems at the start, however that is to be expected.

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

    • We had partner time (if we asked them for work), we had meetings from every part of the firm to explain what they did, it was very impressive.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Events could have been slightly better organised, but other than that lovely.

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

    • London is expensive, but the socialising was paid for.

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

    • We didn't really go out late, people had other vac schemes or had to commute in. It was personal rather than due to work load.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Pro Bono was offered but over subscribed, which was a shame.

    2/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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