Vacation scheme student Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I enjoyed the range of work and exposure to different departments within the firm.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone - from trainees to partners - was very welcoming, friendly and willing to help and chat.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Guidance varied according to how busy my supervisors were. Overall, great quality of guidance.

    4/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The insight into the inner workings of a law firm will be helpful in future applications if the training contract does not work out here.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Enjoyed the opportunity to sit in two different departments over the two weeks.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Vey good atmosphere, also among the other vacation scheme participants.

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

    • I feel like there was a great deal of interest in support even from people not directly involved with the scheme.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Good understanding, especially from talking with trainees.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Useful insight.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Reaffirmed my conviction to become a commercial lawyer.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Payment

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Good amount of opportunities.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Fun social events - a social after the assessment day was a bit tiring though.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes a nice range was presented.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Would definitely recommend the Stephenson Harwood vacation scheme.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2013

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