Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Very good quality work given to me. Well planned socials and skills sessions. Overall, one of the best internships I have done. Could have been a little longer though.

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

    • I was made to feel very welcome by everyone that I met.

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

    • My supervisors were very supportive and willing to answer any questions that I had. They took time out of their days to chat about the profession and the firm.

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

    • At times I was not too busy, but in general I had a good flow of interesting work.

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

    • I was given a reasonable ammount of responsibility, taking on work that is akin to that which a trainee does.

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

    • Very useful skills for a career in the legal profession.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The people are great. Outgoing and very welcoming.

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

    • Faultless.

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

    • The level of investment in its interns is exceptional. There were many lectures and skills sessions, developing our overall knowledge of the profession.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • You still have to prove your self in an interview after the placement, but retention rates are very good due to how selective the firm is in offering places on the internship.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very outgoing and interesting people.

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

    • Its the City!

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

    • Good, just a short tube ride to anywhere in central London.

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

    • Good, but not encouraged to participate in the firm's sports teams etc. - possibly due to short length of internship.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

August 2012

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