Summer 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
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the Nabarro vacation scheme. I was able to work on huge deals and contribute significantly to their success on the vacation scheme.

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

    • I worked in a small department that had lots of work. So I actually felt that they wanted me and they wanted me to work as hard as i could, within reason.

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

    • I was mostly guided by my buddy (trainee) who knew a lot about the department's work. My trainee was always happy to help, so much so that even when they weren't available I knew how to manage some of the work myself.

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

    • I was always busy.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given some responsibility. If you were able to handle that well, you were given more. Eventually, I was able to solve a small but critical problem in a transaction myself.

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

    • They will stay with me for a very long time!

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Definitely not dull.

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

    • Brilliantly organised.

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

    • Nabarro invested a lot of money in us.

    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?

    • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was vibrant.

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

    • London is quite expensive.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It was quite active.

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

    • There were some opportunities to get involved in pro bono work and the office olympics.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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