Summer Scheme Student Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • Very relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

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

    • Open plan office means you are always spoken to and asked how everything is going.

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

    • Trainees are really helpful and give good guidance.

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

    • Thrown into the deep end sometimes - good for legal skills and ocnfidence building.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very structured, 2 weeks, 2 different departments and some supporting presentations.

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

    • Great atmosphere, felt very comfortable.

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

    • The firm really focus on helping you rather than just trying to get something from you.

    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 much so, specific talks and a lot of exposure to trainees formally and informally gives you a really good insight.

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

    • A lot, it is very friendly, approaching a partner is very easy!

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

    • Very much so, in having experience of two departments it gives you an idea of whether you prefer contentious and non-contentious work.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Great in supporting you if you need to live in London for 2 weeks.

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

    • Buffet lunches, social nights out with trainees and networking opportunities.

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

    • A little nerve-racking on the first day, but towards the end really enjoyable.

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

    • Yes the firm are really keen to get involved in lots - swimming the channel, running, summer party

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

    • Definitely, very good all round experience.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Insurance & Risk Management, Property Management

London

July 2013

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