Intern Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • The internship was really good. It was really challenging and stimulating on one hand and really enjoyable and fun on the other hand. I would say it was a balanced internship.

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

    • I was always supported by everyone including the trainees and associates. Everybody at Linklaters was very open, warm and approachable.

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

    • My supervisors were very helpful They always answered my queries, irrespective of how stupid they were. They were very supportive and caring.

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

    • I was quite busy everyday. The teams I was assigned had lots of work to do which kept me occupied throughout my four week stint.

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

    • The level of responsibility varied as per the work assigned.

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

    • It was an immense learning experience both in terms of the knowledge gained, experience obtained and friends made. I cherish having done this internship.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was very congenial. Its a very balanced atmosphere where I can enjoy doing his work.

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

    • The organisation and the level of hard work gone behind organizing was of the highest standards. I could not have asked for more.

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

    • The firm invested a lot behind my person training and development. It helped me a lot gain academically as well as non-academically.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

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

    • we had a training contract interview after our internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. It was very good. I enjoyed it a lot.

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

    • The costs of living were a lot.

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

    • The location of the Office and Accommodation were both great.

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

    • Yes, tons.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

August 2012

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