Vacation Scheme Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • A very valuable experience and a genuine insight into life at the firm.

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

    • Made to feel a part of the team from day one.

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

    • Support was always provided when needed. People went as far as they could to help in some cases.

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

    • Having completed my degree, this section might not be relevant, but it certainly gave me more focus about a chosen career path.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured from start to finish. The HR team did a great job of balancing our departmental pressures with useful presentations and great social opportunities.

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

    • Very positive atmosphere. I was made to feel valued from the start and encouraged to learn and ask questions. People were friendly and down to earth.

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

    • I was given a buddy who provided me with work. She was incredibly helpful and the work I received was varied in nature.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Couldn't have given me a clearer idea about what I wanted to do. I would highlight the departmental talks as being particularly useful in this regard.

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

    • This was a great insight into the inner workings at the firm. In witnessing how people interacted with each other and the relaxed but professional attitude that most people had, I was given a clear idea about the company's culture.

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

    • It will ultimately determine my future career path.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid well during my time there, in line with similar Vacation Schemes of this nature.

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

    • There were plenty of opportunities to interact with current employees of the firm, from trainee to partner level. I made a few friends through the scheme that I hope to remain in contact with.

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

    • We were taken out for meals, drinks and had a cocktail making night which was a unique experience. These were all really enjoyable and helped me settle in and get to know my Vacation Scheme colleagues.

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

    • I was given a useful talk on the firm's CSR initiatives, and trainees explained to me the various social opportunities and sports that the firm is involved in.

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

    • Without question I would recommend this insight to anyone who is interested at law in an international commercial law firm. It would give them a clear sense of direction as it did in my case.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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