Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the mix of work, socials and talks provided.

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

    • I felt I was a help in my first department but perhaps a hindrance in my second.

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

    • Again in first department was really fortunate with my supervisor. She really took time to help me and explain issues. The rating is based on that. Other supervisor was not as helpful.

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

    • Definitely always had something to get on with.

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

    • A level, obviously everything had to be checked through but was at least given opportunities to do real work.

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

    • Has helped me to see the sort of work trainees are involved in.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally jolly I found.

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

    • Overall organised very well. Was impressed with how much had been organised for us to do. Especially Paris trip.

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

    • Perhaps could have been slightly more talks from departments. Otherwise good.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • No idea!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Got on with everyone very well. All nice people.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not bad for london. Subsidised canteen very helpful.

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

    • Good it looked like. Spitalfields, Brick Lane etc. Admittedly didn't really do proper night out in the area.

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

    • Apart from organised events perhaps not.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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