Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The work placement is really well structured with plenty of opportunity to get involved in real work and also a variety of lectures and talks to help you get the most out of the experience.

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

    • In general, the firm is an extremely friendly place. Some people can seem very busy though.

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

    • The supervisors and trainee buddies really put a lot of effort in to making the vacation scheme an enjoyable learning experience.

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

    • There were plenty of tasks available if you asked people if they needed help. The trainee buddies were also good at giving you things to read through during quieter periods.

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

    • This was varied from department to department. In one department I felt I was being treated almost like a real trainee and the other department I was in I had less responsibility.

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

    • I think the vacation scheme is an excellent way to develop professional skills to set you up for life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The working environment is really fantastic and there is a supportive atmoshphere in the office.

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

    • Very well organised timetable. The lectures and talks didn't interrupt the working day too much and this helped me get more experience of real work.

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

    • The firm definitely wanted us to get as much out of the scheme as possible and you could see they invested a lot in to it. For example, the Managing Partner gave up his time to come and speak to us and take our questions.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fingers crossed for the final interview!!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there was a really good social scene amongs the other students and departments had cakes and drinks trollies to help people socialise.

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

    • London is expensive but everyone knows that!

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

    • Plenty of pubs/bars/restaurants.

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

    • Yes, we were encouraged to join the sports teams and attend any events that were on after work.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

August 2012

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