Vacation Scheme - legal Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • Everyone is really friendly, and easy going but you are given real work to do.

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

    • My supervisor was always happy to answer questions about the specific take, the cases they were working on or the firm in general.

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

    • I was never short of work, but always had someone to ask questions to if I was a bit stuck.

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

    • This is the best way to learn about the firm, and helped a lot for the assessment day and any other vac schemes.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I was always busy and knew what I should be doing! There were really good introductory talks on each practice area, and even a talk from the CEO. Lots of chances to ask questions and get info for the assessment day!

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

    • It is a really friendly firm. There were two socials organised in the evening, but other people on the vac scheme were up for organising our own drinks as well!

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

    • There could have been more training on the IT systems in place, but the training about the firm itself was well structured and in depth.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • I had real tasks to work on and have settled right in!

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

    • This is the most valuable part of a vac scheme. You can't understand it any other way.

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

    • I think you have to be pretty set on the career path in advance or you won't make it through the interview.

    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?

    • Every group has an introductory session, usually with an associate. There were lots of chances to network with the trainees.

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

    • Bowling was really fun and relaxed, and it is a chance to enjoy yourself with no one reporting back.

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

    • This could be improved. Doing some pro-bono work or at least hearing about it would be good.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I was valued, did real work, realised I have chosen the right career path, had fun and it really helped for the assessment day!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2013

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