Summer Scheme Student Review
by RPC
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
4.4
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The Company
4.7
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Everything Else
4.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 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?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
Great mix of interesting work, friendly and engaging people and fun socials - two weeks flew by.
Everyone was hugely interested in what we summer students had to bring - whether that was an interesting backstory, an insight into a piece of work or an extra pair of hands! There was a real sense of responsiveness to what we had to say during the Business Project, which involved identifying ways for RPC to develop its already excellent recruitment manifesto.
Plenty - but not so much that it was stifling at all. Instead, it was in an atmosphere where I knew that if I didn't understand something, it would be fine to ask absolutely anybody - trainee, associate or partner.
Enormously useful insight into the world of City law and RPC in particular - I'm confident that the skills and information gained will be hugely useful as I continue my studies.
The Company
Lots of thought clearly goes into it and that pays off - excellent mix of time at a desk doing real work with time dedicated to learning about the firm and also to the summer scheme's own Business Project. Socials were well organised and innovative.
Very relaxed, very friendly, very open.
Only a two-week placement, so limited in how far they could - but even so we got a lot of time with partners, the Chief Operating Officer and other senior figures, which is an investment in itself.
I'm now confident I know what a full time role at RPC would involve.
There was a big focus on culture - it's one of RPC's selling points that they're different and innovative. What the summer scheme showed was that this isn't just marketing - it runs through the core of the firm and shapes everything they do.
Highly valuable in focusing my mind on law and showcasing RPC as a firm for me to consider in depth.
Everything Else
On a par with most other law firm summer schemes.
Several networking events organised, lots of time to socialise with trainees. The open plan office and shared cafe made for a very friendly atmosphere and lots of opportunities to meet people.
Generally very good - and fantastically catered!
Found out a lot - I found the time was pretty full so didn't get a chance to join in, but I know other summer scheme students were invited onto (eg) the netball team.
I would recommend this summer scheme without hesitation.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law, Insurance & Risk Management, Legal/Law
London
July 2013
