Intern Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the placement and was kept engaged constantly.

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

    • The trainees were very friendly and asked us out to dinner if we were working late

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

    • My supervisors were very friendly and always willing to help and give background on the deal I was working on.

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

    • I stayed till 10:30pm one night but I loved it

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility and a lot of client contact

    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 can't believe how much I learned in the 2 weeks. I learnt to write board minutes and my commercial awareness definitely increased!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A friendly but professional working environment

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

    • It all ran smoothly

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

    • I was only there for 2 weeks as an intern so do not really have much to say on this!

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I hope to get a job here!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We got along and organised drinks after work of our own initiative

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

    • It's London, so will be expensive.

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

    • There is rarely great nightlife in the center of the City of London.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • If the placement had been longer the opportunities would have been greater however the Olympics shortened the process.

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2012

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