Trainee Solicitor Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    3.1

    About You

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

    • Sat in Real Estate which is a very social department and was given a variety of work ranging from research to scheduling from a wide range of people, varying from trainees to partners.

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

    • Although some jobs like photocopying aren't the most glamorous, everyone was very grateful for your help and usually rewarded you with a more engaging piece of work!

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

    • A lot, although it is up to you to seek guidance. The trainees were excellent at checking work and giving tips before work was sent to supervisors, and the supervisors gave constructive feedback on every piece of work.

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

    • As a non-law student, I think I definitely gained some skills that will help me in my GDL - even just the exposure to the correct writing style is very useful!

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Fairly well structured - the majority of time is spent in your department but there is departmental talks, inductions and assessments to break the day up.

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

    • Generally excellent - everyone in the department is very friendly. Not easy to meet people from other departments though.

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

    • Constructive feedback and suggestions of improvements on every piece of work submitted to your supervisor.

    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 a varied workload that typically reflects the trainees life - unpredictable work!

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Talks about the company kept to a minimum but easy to see the culture within departments.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Gives a valuable insight into day to day life as a trainee, but also into career progression and what you want from the future.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Pay is £175 a week.

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

    • There was the opportunity to meet trainees from other departments, but no opportunity to meet partners and associates from outside the department you sat in.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Drinks Monday and Friday and a big social on Wednesday, which involved a treasure hunt around Leeds.

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

    • Seemingly little/no pro bono work to get involved with but there are opportunities to participate in sports teams

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

    • Definitely - you get to assess whether the firm is for you which you wouldnt be able to do through a straight training contract application.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2013

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