Vacation Scheme Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Overall I have really enjoyed every aspects of my vacation scheme at Stephenson Harwood.

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

    • Everyone I talked to in my department was friendly and were willing to answer questions.

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

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

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

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

    • The talks on the different departments were useful to find out more about the firm. I wouldn't say that the work i was given to do in my department has assisted me particularly with my studies, however.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone is very laid back and friendly. It is clear that everyone knows each other and they all get along well.

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

    • There were no elements of disorganisation I would say, other than the occasional room change, however this is a non-issue.

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

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

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

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We went out for a drinks evening which most/ all of the trainee buddies attended and it was a very good opportunity to chat about things other than the office.

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

    • The area is relatively expensive, however we had a fun drinks evening which Stephenson Harwood contributed generously towards.

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

    • Lots of good bars(and Amber).

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

    • We weren't really here long enough to get involved in other activities other than the ones on the itinerary.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

December 2012

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