Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement and would be very happy if they offered me a training contract.

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

    • Some of the work was probably not that useful but I did get given some important work which will be used as part of a case.

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

    • If I had any questions I could ask whoever had given me work and my supervisor was really friendly.

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

    • I always had something to do!

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

    • I was given some important tasks where I wasn't given much guidance but I enjoyed that experience.

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

    • It will be helpful in practice - particularly doing company searches.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very busy but friendly if I had any questions.

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

    • Could have been a few more social events in the evening but very good overall.

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

    • Didn't really receive any formal training or development although we did attend a talk on this.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would really like a training contract at this firm but I am aware it is extremely competitive.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone got along very well.

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

    • I live in London so am used to the cost of things.

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

    • Didn't experience that much of it but there are a number of nice pubs and restaurants.

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

    • Lots of seminars and a number of social events.

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

View More Reviews