Trainee Lawyer Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed it - it was very useful for my career direction.

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

    • I felt valued in the sense that I was given work to do but numerous people and was always occupied with tasks.

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

    • My supervisors, buddies and even associates who weren't connected to me as a vacation scheme student were all happy to help when I was unsure about tasks

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

    • I am very grateful to now know what is expected of trainees

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We had a very comprehensive timetable

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was surprisingly friendly and upbeat

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

    • They gave me plenty of work but I would have liked a bit more guidance when it came to the different departments

    3/5
  • 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?

    • In particular the information about the training received was helpful

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

    • I'd have liked to have been able to see more how the fee-earners interact and work together

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It provided confirmation as to whether or not I want to pursue a Training Contract - especially the information about the training

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Unfortunately an expensive commute ate into my salary significantly

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

    • There were a few socials which were enjoyable

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • I'd have appreciated an event more focused on networking

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

    • We were told of pro bono opportunities

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

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2013

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