Summer Clerk Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and approachable and I was involved in some very interesting matters.

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

    • Everyone seemed genuinely pleased to meet me and I was made to feel like a legitimate member of the team from the outset.

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

    • My supervisors were always happy to speak to me and answer my questions. Graduate recruitment also organised regular catch-up sessions.

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

    • There were times when I didn't have anything to do but I think that this is unavoidable as vacation scheme students an only assist on a limited number of things. I felt that people did genuinely try to find interesting work for me to do.

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

    • All of my work was used in the transactions and I never felt that people were giving me task with no purpose and simply to keep me occupied.

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

    • I have gotten a really good insight into the realities of working as a commercial lawyer.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone I met was incredibly friendly 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 given a timetable on our first day and this was complied with almost completely.

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

    • We had helpful training sessions on things such as presentation skills and there was a lot of emphasis placed on letting us know exactly the type of work done by the firm and particular departments.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I would very much like to work for this firm again!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I enjoyed socialising both with the other members of the vac scheme and with people from the firm. Everyone threw themselves into the events and it was a great way to meet people outside of your departments on an informal level. It helped to 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?

    • Socialising was quite expensive but that is to be expected in London. Also the firm didn't have a problem with covering the cost of a lot of socialising!

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

    • The office is close to numerous bars and clubs.

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

    • As well as the organised social events, we could join the firm's sports teams and get involved in some pro bono. Also the trainees were particularly good for organising lunches and spontaneous coffee trips!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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