Summer Vacation 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

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Fun and friendly working environment with engaging tasks.

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

    • I was never spoken down to and set very engaging tasks. I was always offered constructive and patient feedback.

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

    • Amazing support mechanisms for when help was needed.

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

    • There was always something to do, but expectations weren't overbearing.

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

    • Drafting exercises and research tasks really showed that thee firm had confidence in me.

    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 placement has allowed me to determine that commercial law is definitely the career for me.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Lots of social events and interaction amongst the hard work.

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

    • Amazingly planned and executed. Never wanted for anything more. Fun and challenging.

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

    • A great firm with a great outlook for the future.

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

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

    • There is a very good chance of employment for all candidates, so fingers crossed!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amazing. They somehow managed to pick people just like me!

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

    • Central London is very different to the north, but payment for the three weeks really sorted that out.

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

    • Central London. Say no more.

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

    • Leaving drinks and social events were constantly offered; a great way to break down social barriers.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

August 2012

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