Vacation Scheme Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and helpful, the work was interesting and the presentations were insightful.

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

    • I was given proper work to do, and people took time to explain concepts and issues despite being really busy, so you felt as though they wanted you to learn and follow along with the work they were doing.

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

    • Not only my own trainee buddy and supervisor took an interest in me; we were given work from several members in the department, all of whom were happy to help with any difficulties or answer any questions.

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

    • In two short weeks I learnt a lot about each of the departments I was working in.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We were kept busy, with presentations and with work within our departments. Everything was timetabled, we always knew exactly where we were supposed to be.

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

    • The work was fun, the socials were fun, and you looked forward to coming in every day.

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

    • There was a lot of time taken out of people's schedules to explain and go over our work and to answer general questions.

    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?

    • We were given work that trainees were expected to do- not only administrative tasks, but I did some drafting and some research.

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

    • We spent a lot of time at company events and presentations, as long as casual social events.

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

    • You were able to understand exactly what it is that a lawyer does; solid evidence to base a decision on.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • paid weekly

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

    • We had social events with the partners and associates, but even more generally if they ran into you they were happy to stop and have a chat.

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

    • In two weeks we managed to fit a lot in.

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

    • There were events that had been previously organised that we were invited to join.

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

    • Absolutely; you learn a lot, you have a lot of fun, and you spend two weeks in a friendly work environment.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2013

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