Vacation Scheme Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • The whole thing, from the work to the socials to the people were really good fun.

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

    • Everyone went out of their way to involve me in work and social events.

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

    • We got a lot of feedback through appraisals and meetings so you found out how you were doing as you went along. I was also very aware that any questions I had would be answered.

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

    • My first seat was incredibly busy, my second seat was less so, but everyone involved me in their work as much as they could.

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

    • As much as a trainee.

    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 was completing and learning about trainee tasks.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Best thing: Friday drinks trolley in every department.

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

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • We won't find out until September (because of SRA Rules) but confident that the intake is high.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Obviously not cheap because it's in Central London, but you do get paid and get a lot of free events.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2012

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