Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I had a brilliant two weeks with the firm, met some great people who were all very supporitve. A genuinely friendly and down-to-earth atmosphere.

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

    • Felt that I could approach any member of staff and that they would be wliling to help and answer any questions you may have.

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

    • I had a lot more contact with my supervisors than expected and they were really clear when setting tasks. They were also very approachable if I had any queries and would take the time to go through things with you.

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

    • I had a balanced workload which kept me busy throughout the day but not overloaded.

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

    • I was given independent tasks to do which were then of direct benefit to the fee earner who had set them which felt as though I was actually amking a contribution to the group.

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

    • All the skills I have developed from reading cases, research done, drafting and writing notes will be invaluable in any job and degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is very friendly and prepared to spend time talking to you and making you feel welcome.

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

    • The timetable was quite busy but it meant there was always lots to do. Overall the organisation was good, there were quite a few changes but these were always communicated clearly and didn't cause any inconvenience.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company seemed committed to ensuring that I made the most out of the time spent at the firm. It was very apparent that it is a two way relationship in terms of ensuring that the students are making the most it but also that the staff can see how we would fit into the firm.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the other students on the scheme were very sociable.

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

    • As would be expected for London

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

    • As expected in the London area

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

    • There were good social events and evenly spread out over the two weeks.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2012

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