Summer Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Womble Bond Dickinson

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my work placement at Bond Pearce. The summer vac scheme really reinforced my desire to work for the firm.

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

    • Everyone at Bond Pearce was really approachable and friendly. I was made to feel like I was part of the team from day one.

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

    • I was given support from a range of different people within the firm, there was always someone I could turn to if I needed help.

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

    • I was given a very good work load balance, I was very rarely left with nothing to do.

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

    • I was given quite a lot of responsibilty during my placement. This really enabled me to get the most out of the summer vac scheme and showcase my legal skills.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I did not receive any training or develop any skills which could not be used in future employment. I learnt a lot of practical skills by carrying out everyday tasks that trainee's would complete. Furthermore I enhanced my research skills by conducting research through PLC, following the recommendation of my supervisor.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good atmosphere in the office generally. I found that there was a difference between the two departments that I worked in but I think this was due to the different workloads the departments had at the time.

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

    • The placement was very well organised. We were given timetables detailing the different departments we would be working in, the times and dates we would be assessed and the various social events. We knew exactly what we were doing throughout the placment and it ran very smoothly.

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

    • Members of staff dedicated their time to further my understanding and enhance my time with the firm. There was no formal personal training as the placement only lasted 2 weeks.

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

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

    • Unfortunately I did not get a training contract with the firm, however I will be applying again next year!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Bond Pearce arranged a cocktail making evening at revolutions for the vac scheme studnets and trainee solicitors which was good fun.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I completed the vac scheme in their Plymouth office,so it was quite cheap to socialise and live in the area.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are numberous bars and clubs on Union Street, so there is something for everyone.

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

    • Unfortunately I wasn't really given any opportunities to get involved in any activities.

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

South West

September 2012

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