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

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed the placement. Good variety of work and everyone was friendly.

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

    • Everyone made me feel at home. Everyone was down to earth and ready to help with anything.

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

    • Supervisor was great. Laid back, but gave me interesting work to do. He would explain a task in a lot of detail.

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

    • Always had something to do, never bored.

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

    • I was given some responsability, but i didn't deal with clients directly.

    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 skills will support me in any other placement that I undertake. The skills have made me more confident and have made me determined of having a career in law.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was so relaxed, made me feel at home.

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

    • Very well organised. Challenging, but organised.

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

    • We had a week of IT training, and everyone in the department helped you along the way.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • All trainees were kept on to qualify last year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was easy to get on with. The social events were fun.

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

    • Sheffield is a student town, so quite cheap.

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

    • Sheffield is a student town, so there are always parties on.

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

    • We had two social events with the current trainees. And then two drinks evenings with HR. Thoroughly enjoyed myself.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2012

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