Work Experience Review

by CMS

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Excellent environment to gain experience in

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

    • It is hard to feel valued at any top law firm

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

    • My support were very friendly and helpful

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

    • I had a steady work load

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

    • Not too much

    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 was given the opportunity to complete work which will certainly be beneficial for my future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There were several people my age who were a lot of fun to be around.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I felt like they were expecting me.

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

    • They gave as much as possible

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Work with the firm would certainly look good on my CV

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • N/A - No scheme on my placement but they do do others at different times of the year

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

    • London - very expensive

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

    • Very good - although expensive and busy

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

    • Quite a few in the short time I was there

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2012

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