Trainee Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • The sceme was good fun: we went bowling, had a couple of lunches, dinners and drinks events. The trip to Paris had to be my highlight though!

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

    • I feel that my supervisors, the trainees I worked with, and even the partners I met, valued me as a potential colleague. One partner even sat down with me for an hour or so to chat about the differences between American, Silver and Magic circle firms.

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

    • The guidance from my superiors was good, however improvements could be made in the supervisor system. unfortunately I wasn't sharing an office with my supervisors and so had little contact time with them. However those I did share a room with gave me plenty of guidance.

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

    • I had just the right amount of work - if I ever had too much I didn't feel afraid to let them know.

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

    • Again I felt like I was given an appropriate amount of responsibility. I wouldn't say I was running the show though...

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

    • It was great experience for being a trainee - it seemed like I was doing lits of the work that I would have to do if they offered me a TC.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was good but obviously pretty hard working. However they did have a basket of sweets available every Friday night...

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

    • I was well organised with a good amoun f socials. However I feel there could have been more socials to get to know he other vac schemers.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I don't know what they could have done differently for a 3 week scheme but I wouldn't say anything in particular was invested in my training. But that goes with the territory, trainees learn a lot on the job.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel

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

    • Generally firms are still suffering from the crunch but I could see myself getting a job here.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was good but could have been better.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Pretty damn expensive... The pay covered food and board.

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

    • Plenty of clubs, bars and restaurants.

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

    • They emailed us offeing a place on the cricket squad. In fairness most

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Operations, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Banking, Insurance & Risk Management, Legal/Law

London

August 2012

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