VAC Scheme Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I had the opprotunity to work on a broad range of deals and transactions, and I was trusted to contribute to important parts of it.

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

    • The staff were incredibly helpful, and answered all my questions fully and happily.

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

    • Graduate recruitment were alyways on hand should I have needed them and the solictors were eager to help me out when I was stuck.

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

    • It really helped me develop my attention to detail and to realise the broader commercial context of my legal studies.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and welcoming.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • As I was trusted to do actual analysis and client work, I have gained a better feel for what I should expect in this industry.

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

    • It confirmed everything I previously thought about the Firm as I had the opportunity to learn so much more about the people working here.

    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?

    • The salary was very fair and reasonable. I felt like my work was valued.

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

    • The firm organised wonderful socials for us, at which partners, associates and trainees were present.

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

    • They were great occasions to network and meet people from all across the firm. Very well organised and with a great mix of individuals.

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

    • Yes, the CSR manager Robert Powell was excellent at helping us become aware of the firm's community and diversity activities and at encouraging us to get involved.

    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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