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
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was hard work, but I was really made to feel a part of the team.

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

    • Everyone was very encouraging and helpful and it only took a couple of days within the firm until I had met everyone in my department.

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

    • The general support and guidance was good. Having not studied law previously, it was not always easy to understand instructions but people were generally very happy to answer questions.

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

    • I was extremely busy, with a number of difference things to balance on a day to day basis.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility. Lawyers took me along to important client meetings and much of the work was what 1st and 2nd year trainees do on a day to day basis.

    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 experience will stand me in very good stead when I begin my legal career. It really was a great insight into life as a trainee and certainly improved my time management and organisational skills, as well as my confidence to work in the environment.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • I sat with extremely friendly and helpful people. I atmosphere was perfect in that I worked very hard but also had the chance to ask questions and learn some of the less obvious things about the firm.

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

    • A great deal of time and effort was clearly invested into the scheme. It was brilliantly organised and gave a balance between hard work, meeting others and having fun. I would highly recommend it.

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

    • The first couple of days were entirely devoted to inductions and training so that we were comfortable when the work began.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • It would be a fantastic place for anyone to work. Highly recommended.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good. We made sure that we had a lot of lunches and evening socials together and everyone got on very well.

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

    • I have lived in London my whole life. Expensive but you get used to it!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are some good pubs and bars nearby and we were in close proximity of Covent Garden and Leicester Square which are both buzzing.

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

    • There were some opportunities, although it's a difficult time of year as many people are on holiday and less sport/social activities taking place.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2009

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