Summer 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

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • A really great experience. The firm was friendly and there was lots of interesting work as well as social events.

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

    • My trainee buddy and supervisor were very helpful and I felt valued by those in the department with whom I had contact.

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

    • My supervisor did a fantastic job of making sure I felt welcome, finding me interesting work and making sure I understood what I had to do. The HR team were also very welcoming and friendly and went out of their way to assist.

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

    • I was mostly kept very busy in the department with a real range of work. Slightly quieter moments are inevitable but the ongoing project meant there was always something to be working on.

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

    • Despite not having any legal training, I was entrusted with research tasks, which were explained helpfully before I started on them.

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

    • The two-days of training were extremely useful at the beginning of the scheme and I imagine that skills learnt will greatly assist me with my legal training.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People were friendly, the open-door policy was very much in evidence and people always seemed to allow time to chat and explain tasks.

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

    • Having done other similar placements, I was very impressed with the way the scheme was run. Spending almost three weeks in a single department was especially useful.

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

    • I was impressed at the amount the firm invested in summer students.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was delighted to be offered a training contract!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Those on the scheme got on well and enjoyed doing things together in the evenings.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London prices.

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

    • Didn't experience a great deal apart from bars in the area, which were great.

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

    • I was fortunate to be able to attend a Pro Bono clinic with my supervisor, which was very interesting.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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