Vacation Scheme Student Review

by A&O Shearman

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The placement was well organised with a good variety of work and good networking events.

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

    • I felt that vacation scheme students were respected and staff generally took an interest.

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

    • I found supervisors very helpful and understanding.

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

    • I always had work to do and if I had a lot on, my supervisor would recognise this and not give me any more until I had time.

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

    • I was given responsibility to do research tasks but the work was always checked, which is what I would expect as a vacation scheme student.

    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 learnt a lot about working life as a solicitor and the skills that are needed for the job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere was very friendly and supportive.

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

    • The vacation scheme was organised well with a good balance of different talks, workshops and tasks. It was good to spend some time in two departments.

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

    • We had IT training, not much else. However general experience of the day-to-day work was incredibly helpful.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I have been offered a job and I have accepted it.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The group was very sociable and people got on well and were generally like-minded.

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

    • The area was quite expensive, however it was very beneficial having the subsidized bar.

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

    • We did not get much experience of the nightlife.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were opportunities to help out with pro bono work and to go to the gym.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2012

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