Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • Good fun and very intense; never had a free moment between the project, the work and the socials.

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

    • Got on with most people I met from the firm, and almost everyone else on the scheme - there were always people from all over the firm willing to stop and chat, and I was also invited for coffee with a partner, lunch with my department and to play cricket with the firm

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

    • Nothing to add - the balance between challenging work and well-structured support was perfect.

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

    • Incredibly useful as an insight into the working world and law in practice generally.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything was planned and communicated, and the events were well thought out to provide something for everyone.

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

    • The general atmosphere was great - I felt supported and integrated very quickly (fyi - not sure if "fun never stopped" is the benchmark for a good atmosphere).

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

    • Very much so - the effort and energy that goes into the three weeks is amazing.

    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 undertook several trainee duties; it was like I was working there already.

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

    • On a three week law scheme, which is longer than most, you can't help but understand how the firm works.

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

    • Confirmed things for me.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Nominal pay of £250 a week, but it left something over after buying travel.

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

    • There was a specialist networking session, in addition to all the other socials and opportunities! Can't say better than that.

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

    • Extremely good. 5 official events over a 3 week period, but many more chances besides.

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

    • I played cricket. Other people played tennis and went for drinks. We were all told about pro-bono and sporting opportunities.

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

    • Yes absolutely, if they were interested in law and commercially minded/

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2013

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