Vacation Placement Student Review

The two-week placement was professionally planned, and by far the best I have experienced, as it incorporated a good balance of firm presentations, group projects, time allocated to working in different departments, and numerous social events. From the first day I felt at home and a valued member of the firm.

From the first day of the scheme I was provided with real work from trainees, associates and partners who I felt valued my input.

The graduate recruitment team were always available to answer any questions, and give any guidance needed over the course of the placement. The trainees, associates and partners were always friendly and approachable.

Busy enough not to have an opportunity to be bored, but never so busy that I felt overwhelmed by the work.

Just enough whilst working in the departments, and total responsibility whilst undertaking a group project that was set to everyone on the placement.

The time spent at the firm enabled me to apply skills learnt on the Graduate Diploma in Law course, and has provided me with an excellent foundation for my LPC studies.

Everyone I met seemed to take their job very seriously, but were also happy and contented. There appeared to be a good work/life balance, and the firms graduate recruitment website truthfully depicts life in the firm.

On day one we were all given a very detailed two-week schedule of events. It was great to see how much the firm valued those on the placement by making a concerted effort to fill our days with time working on the floors, social/networking events (such as cocktail making lessons, and meals with trainees) and presentations/workshops.

Partners, heads of department, and the graduate recruitment team took time to host presentations and workshops that not only promoted the firm, but also provided those on the scheme with valuable advice when it came to the recruitment assessment day at the end of the scheme.

Having completed a number of work placements with various law firms, my experience with RPC was by far the best, and this reinforced my decision to apply for, and subsequently accept, a training contract with a firm that has excellent long term career prospects and, unlike many of its competitors, is financially stable, successful, and provides its trainees with challenging yet varied work.

The firm provided a salary over the placement which adequately covered the cost of living/travelling in the centre of London.

Great office location, that is surrounded by bars and restaurants and only a short cab ride from the city centre.

Outside of work meals, drinks and other events were often organised to enable those on the placement to chat to trainees and associates in an informal setting.