Summer vacation scheme student Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

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

Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I looked forward to going to work every morning, the first time I have ever experienced this!

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

    • My supervisor gave me a lot of work that was clearly of value, and emailed me after the placement to let me know that my work was going to be used in ongoing cases. I really feel that my inupt was valued

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

    • I knew I could always turn to someone in my department, or even the firm generally, for help. My trainee buddy was really helpful when dealing with areas of work that I was unfamiliar with, or when I was worried about missing a dealine etc

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

    • I was kept busy with a great variety of high quality work. The team project also helped to fill out my time

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

    • I really appreciated the responsibility I was given, particularly in legal research. On a couple of ocassions my research was used by Partners when giving advice to clients, and it was really encouraging to be given such a lot of responsibility.

    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 developed a huge range of skills whilst on this vac scheme. Above all, I feel more confident of my ability to work in a commercial law firm.. I will use this confidence in my legal career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The department was a really fun place to work. Everyone was friendly and accepting from the start of the vac scheme and did their best to get me involved in department lunches and other events.

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

    • There was a perfect balance of high quality department work, teamwork with other people on the vac scheme (through the project task) and socials in the evening. Bowling and karaoke were a personal highlight.

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

    • Everyone I met was generous with their time, from trainees to Partners. Both my supervisor and my buddy spent a lot of time explaining areas of law or clients to me before giving me tasks. Even where they could have carried out the task themselves very easily, they delegated to me and took the time to explain everything. I really appreciated this investment of their time

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I have not yet heard back from this firm.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We met up outside of work hours throughout the vacation scheme and I feel that we all got on well as a group

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

    • Not too bad, as the firm is not based in the City, but a little further west

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

    • Fairly limited - a couple of good pubs and restaurants

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

    • There were events and activities at least 3 times a week

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2012

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