Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • It was quite a lot of fun with lots of interesting socials

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

    • Colleagues were quite friendly and made me feel at home.

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

    • There was a lot of structure and excellent guidance.

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

    • Sometimes there wasn't enough work but generally it was okay.

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

    • I didn't do too much important work but did get the chance to draft a Lockup Agreement and proofread a pitch.

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

    • I learned commercial tactics and business etiquette. Extremely useful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a professional environment.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Everything was properly timetabled.

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

    • I learned pitching, litigation, commercial thinking and how to draft lots of documents.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is a prominent and growing law firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a few nights out.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was quite overpriced at times.

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

    • It wasn't spectacular.

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

    • I was able to play cricket and football with partners, go on a walk and was also invited to run a marathon with clients!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2012

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