Summer Scheme 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

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Challenging environment, but extremely supportive at the same time. If you are struggling, people are willing to srop what they are doing to help you out.

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

    • I was given genuine fee-earning work, and it was handed straight up to partners for checking.

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

    • My supervisor kept the work coming all the time. It was non-stop. But she always explained what was needed very thoroughly.

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

    • In at 9, leaving at 7 at the earliest.

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

    • Real work that would be expected of 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?

    • Hugely.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The team is the best in the City at what they do. It was one of quiet effiency, but never intimidating.

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

    • Went without a hitch

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

    • We had two full days of induction to make sure we hit the ground running.

    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?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was willing to have a laugh and a drink at the end of the day. It made it all worthwhile.

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

    • Its London. Its not cheap

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

    • Sfitziooooooooooooos!!!

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

    • We were involved as soon as we arrived.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2009

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