Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Stephenson Harwood

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

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

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

    • Guidance was definitely available if you wanted it, and people were more than willing to share tips and advice.

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

    • In terms of my degree, even as a law student, the skills that I've picked up here do not really contribute. As to their impact upon the time beyond my studies, I have no doubt that they would be of great assistance.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Lots of talks organized from all the different departments as well as one by the CEO - gave great insight into what each area actually does as well as the direction of the firm. Exactly the kind of information you want, as it's the sort of thing we wouldn't be able to find online.

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

    • It depends on the department, but as a rule of thumb people were quite relaxed. While there's an understanding that you're there to work, interactions between people and their appreciation of a life outside work really speaks of the culture of the firm. The firm organised some great nights that allowed interns to interact and get to know the trainees as well as each other, which was fab.

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

    • 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?

    • The trainees didn't hestitate to advise us to enjoy our free time at uni, and that you definitely have to work hard once you start full time work. However, they did also stress that the firm appreciates that you have a life outside work, and the work-life balance is relatively good.

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

    • Gave a proper insight into the way the firm functions especially through the way people interact with each other.

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

    • Gave me an idea of which areas I may want to do a seat in, which was helpful.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • There were events each day, whether they were talks given by departments or lunches organised with supervisors and trainees.

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

    • The first drinks night was a little bit awkward when we didn't know each other well, but by the time it was the last night with dinner and bowling, we'd all gotten to know each other as well as the trainees so it was really good fun.

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

    • Heard about social soccer, cricket etc

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely. Great insight to the firm, if you're interested in them you'll really benefit.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2013

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