Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my two weeks at Taylor Wessing. It was an excellent insight into life as a commercial solicitor.

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

    • Extremely valued. Everyone in my department made a huge effort to discuss the work I had been set and also find out more about me.

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

    • Excellent support and guidance was provided. Weekly appraisals were held with your supervisor in order to give you an indication of how you were getting on.

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

    • I always had a task to do and could always ask if I had capacity to do more.

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

    • I was given the right amount of responsibility for a non-law graduate.

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

    • Skills developed included team work, presentation skills and analytical skills. The analytical skills will be especially useful at Law School.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was extremely friendly and made time to chat to me when they could.

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

    • Very well organised. Everyone was always informed of changes to our timetable.

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

    • I felt really valued and that the firm had taken time to think carefully about personal development and how we could get the most out of our scheme.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Extremely appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone got on really well and enjoyed the social events after work.

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

    • London is expensive.

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

    • London is a great place to work and socialise.

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

    • We had to opportunity to participate in the firms weekly ProBono work which was really interesting.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

August 2012

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