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

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Really challenging but so worthwhile. Given really complex tasks and lots of responsibility.

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

    • Having 3 weeks in one department really helps you to feel like one of the team.

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

    • Given really challenging tasks to complete and detailed feedback.

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

    • Really busy!

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

    • Just enough responsibility, Summer Scheme students are given the chance to get involved (legal research, attending client meetings, conference calls etc)

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

    • Learned so much in such a short space of time! Learning how to communicate with clients/partners

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Just the right balance of work related conversation and fun.

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

    • Really well organised. Various training sessions, social events, assessments - never a dull moment

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

    • Extensive IT and legal database training, knowledge centre on-site

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Really competitive, but hope to have a chance of getting a training contract

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really good group on the Scheme, hope to keep in touch

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

    • Pretty reasonable

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

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

    • Socials organised by current trainees

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2012

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