Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • It was a challenging experience, and it required you to test yourself, which for me was what I wanted. It also gave you plent of opportunity to explo0re your own interests with people in the firm, and had plenty of social activities for you to get involved with if you wanted to/ had enough time.

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

    • You are valued, its a two way process, the firm is trying to stand out to you too, everyone is friendly, and the atmosphere from all members of staff is good.

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

    • It is mixed, it does depend on the department you are in, and how busy they are. I had two different seats in two departments that gave me contrasting impressions. One extremely good, and one quite average in terms of guidance on work you are doing, and guidance of how your placement is going.

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

    • The experience is extermely information heavy - which is good, and you get a good understanding of the firm, and its different departments. In terms of skills, the vacation scheme programme probably gives you an opportunity to display the skills you've already acquired rather than pick up many more.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. Good balance of socail, information, assement and practice area experience.

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

    • It was odd, there is an obvious assement and competitive atmosphere between vacations schemers, but after a while that goes away and becomes more about what the individual is trying to achieve from the process.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not all that much - it wasn't that kind of scheme.

    2/5
  • 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?

    • Pretty well - you could see it for yourself over 2 weeks

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

    • The culture was clear to see and was repeated in many speeches but then reinforced by individual conversations.

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

    • Experience like these are invaluable, and the content of the scheme can serve to be a helpful deciding factor

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • You are reinbursed a set figure for the week.

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

    • Yeah a few organised activities, but tough in the working environment

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The were fun, soem drinks, a meal a comedy show. Nice de-stress from work.

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

    • Yes, lots of sports societies, however for vacation schemers, though we were invited, its pretty tough to pop along knowing you're only there for 2 weeks.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, lots of opporunities to get what you come for, as you can tlak to a lot of people and ask some honest questions.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Corporate Law

London

July 2013

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