Vacation Student Review

by Norton Rose Fulbright

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the company. Both the members of staff and other interns were friendly and I was given a wide variety of pieces of work to get into and understand.

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

    • I was spoken to as an equal with my colleagues and they were never patronising. I was taken out for lunch by lots of them and treated as a friend

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

    • Everyone was very good at explaining my work and trying to make sure I understood exactly what I was doing

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

    • I was never too busy that I became stressed but I also had enough to keep me occupied whilst in the office.

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

    • I was given a reasonable amount of work to get on with independently, although it was obviously checked over by more senior staff

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

    • They will be invaluable in my future career as a lawyer

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The people who worked there were clearly good friends and would often pop into each others offices for a chat and a gossip, creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere

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

    • There were a good range of presentations and talks and we got to spend an entire week at the end on a pro bono project which I enjoyed

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

    • We were given lots of feedback and training on things like presentation skills

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have accepted a full time job with Norton Rose

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We often went to a local pub for at least one drink each day after work

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

    • As expensive as you would expect for central London

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

    • There are a good range of pubs and bars right next to the office.

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

    • There were many sports events which we were regularly invited along to compete it

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

September 2012

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