Summer Clerk Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Everyone at the firm was incredibly friendly and welcoming and we were made to feel a valued part of the team from the outset.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone seemed genuinely pleased to meet me and made an effort to find suitable work for me to do.

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

    • My supervisors were always willing to answer my questions and have general chats about the firm and their lives. Also graduate recruitment organised regular catch-up sessions.

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

    • At certain points in the scheme I was very quiet on the work front, however, I think that this is unavoidable as there are only certain tasks that I was capable of helping with! I felt that a genuine effort was always being made to find me useful work.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The products of each of the tasks I was given were used as the transactions that I was involved in went on. I never felt that I was being given work just for the sake of it.

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

    • I feel as though I have been given a very good insight into both specific areas of law and also a more general knowledge of the realities of working as a lawyer.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone in the office really threw themselves into the scheme and there were some fantastic social events organised!

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

    • We were each given a scheme timetable on our first day and it was pretty much adhered to completely.

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

    • We attended various practical training sessions on topics such as presentation skills. Also there was a strong emphasis on letting us know exactly what type of work the firm and individual departments do.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would very much like to work for this firm in the future!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was excellent. Both on the scheme and in the firm in general I found a really interesting mixture of people and the social events which were organised were fantastic. It was a great way to get to know people on an informal basis and get a full picture of what being a part of the firm would entail.

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

    • Things can get quite expensive but that's to be expected in London. Also the firm don't mind paying out for some of the social expenses!

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

    • There are lots of bars/clubs very close to the office.

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

    • Apart from the organised social events there were opportunities to join the firm sports teams and go along to pro bono. Also the trainees in particular organised various lunches and spontaneous coffee trips.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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