Vacation Scheme Placement Review

by CMS

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • It provided an excellent introduction to the firm.

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

    • Every employee I met appreciated the nature of the Vacation Scheme and made a concerted effort to make me feel part of the firm.

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

    • I received a significant amount of support from trainees, fee earners and particularly from the Graduate Recruitment team.

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

    • I learnt a number of skills that I will be able to develop further. For example, I gained an understanding of the importance for a solicitor to have extensive knowledge of the market its client operates in, in order to offer the best possible legal advice.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The Vacation Scheme was extremely well structured, with a number of talks and events organised alongside my work in the department.

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

    • The firm made me feel extremely welcome and really tried to a realistic experience of life as a trainee. Further, the Graduate Recruitment team organised a number of social events which enabled me to become more comfortable with my fellow Vacation Schemers and also with a number of trainees.

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

    • 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?

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

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £250 p/w

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

    • There were a number of opportunities to meet partners, associates and trainees during my time at the firm.

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

    • The events were extremely well organised and offered a relaxed atmosphere in which to speak to members of the firm.

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

    • I had the opportunity to play for the firm's football team and there were also a number of pro bono opportunities.

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

    • It was a fantastic two weeks and I recommend this Scheme to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in law.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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