Work Experience Student Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • The experience was one that made me look forward to what the next day was going to hold.

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

    • I was always kept busy but given work that usual trainees at the firm would be doing. I felt like one of the team and even invited to have a drink after work at the end of the week.

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

    • If there was any problems the support available was so friendly that I would have no problem asking for help if I was unsure about anything.

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

    • In such a cramped industry any advice is helpful and I was given plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn about how to maximise my potential when looking for work.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I was given a timetable at the beginning of the week that set out exactly it was that I was doing during the week and my supervisor was aware of the timetable.

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

    • Everyone who I came across, whether it a senior partner or trainee was friendly and welcoming and were there to guide me through the week at every step.

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

    • Whenever I was given work, the context was fully explained and I felt as though I was learning with every day.

    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?

    • I got a real feel for the type of people who work for Mayer Brown and the style of work that they have.

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

    • I was given enough opportunities to talk to the trainees and associates and I felt they answered honestly about the style of the firm and how the operate.

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

    • I only spent the week in one department so as much as it was helpful in learning about that one area of law, I didn't get much of an insight into other areas.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • reasonable travel expenses and a £4 lunch allowance were both paid.

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

    • I met a huge number of people and even those who I met at the start of the week remembered me at the end and would happily spend time to have a chat with me.

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

    • At the beginning of the week we had a lunch where we could talk to various trainees and associates and at the end of the week I had a couple of drinks in the department I sat in.

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

    • Not much information was given about activities outside of work although I did hear about one trainee was involved in a cricket team.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • The overall experience was equally insightful as it was enjoyable and the guys I met could not have been more welcoming.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2013

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