Summer Placement Scheme Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

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

    • The firm was extremely friendly

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

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

    • The point of the vac Scehmes was not so much to learn new skills, but more to get to know the firm and the way the legal proffession works.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Engaging talks from the diferent departments on most mornings and having a combination of a buddy and a supervisor meant that you were kept busy for the majority of the time

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

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

    • 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?

    • Trainees explained their role within the firm and delegated some of their jobs it to us if it wasnt too technical

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

    • Felt very much a part of the firm

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Decent pay considering most people would have done it for free

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

    • Talks from the members of different departments meant that you met people from all over the firm, who you might not necessarily have come across. Lunches and drinks with trainees and supervisors also helped us get to know the employees well

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

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

    • Lots of sport and charity work.

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2013

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