Summer Work Experience Placement Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • A real insight into Corporate Law

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

    • Very much so - I was given tasks that trainees were doing and was taken along to meetings with clients

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

    • Lots. Plenty of advice from my buddy and supervisor.

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

    • Have reaffirmed I want to practice law

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very nicely structured

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

    • Very friendly, especially in the two seats I sat in.

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

    • The day trip to Paris was excellent

    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?

    • Very good understanding of the role trainees play.

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

    • There is a real openess about Mayer Brown

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

    • Very useful.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • 275 a week

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

    • Yes - lunch meetings with Partners and other lawyers.

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

    • Twice a week there were social events organised.

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

    • Yes - Pro Bono and sports activites

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

    • Yes = very much so

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2013

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