Vacation Scheme Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • It was interesting.

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

    • I felt very comfortable but only towards the end.

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

    • My second trainee was very very supportive.

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

    • I did not really gain a lot of useful academic information

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • smooth

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

    • I did not feel totally comfortable until the end

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

    • Not much to invest as a Vac scheme student

    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?

    • I feel like I fully understand the role of a trainee

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

    • Perfectly

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

    • Relevant enough to make me think about future choices

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Some good money!

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

    • Especially partners

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

    • It was a good environment

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

    • A bit

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

    • I definitely would

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2013

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