Vacation scheme student Review

by CMS

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed working in my department, I felt part of the team. I also carried out real work. Graduate recruitment made a real effort to make the placement enjoyable.

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

    • I felt valued by my department, a lot of people were interested to talk to me and give me work to do.

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

    • Graduate recruitment gave us guidance at the beginning which was useful and they helped us to prepare for the interview.

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

    • I feel that everything I learnt will help me with my future as a trainee solicitor. Some of it may also be helpful for my exams this summer.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. I never didn't know what I was doing although sometimes we were given information quite last minute.

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

    • Very friendly and welcoming. Everybody wanted to help me.

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

    • A lot of effort was put in.

    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?

    • A range of talks helped a lot.

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

    • I felt that I understood it perfectly.

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

    • Very helpful, it convinced me that this is the career for me.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid very well, I would have done it for free.

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

    • Social events

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

    • Very good

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

    • Through talking to the trainees I gained information about this.

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

    • Would recommend to anyone looking for a career in commercial law.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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