Summer 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

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Really enjoyable experience with plenty of different challenges.

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

    • Everyone made an effort to introduce themselves and when set a piece of work, everyone made an effort to explain the background of a case in real detail.

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

    • There were many knowledge inductions which were particularly helpful to non-law students but also law students who just needed their memories refreshing.

    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 legal research training will really prove useful when writing my dissertation next year.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We received a pack at the start of our placement with a detailed timetable and the organisation of the placement was excellent.

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

    • Everyone was friendly and accomodating, the socials were great and it was really enjoyable.

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

    • The company put a lot of time and effort into training particularly knowledge training.

    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?

    • Generally took part in the same work as a trainee so it was representative of real work.

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

    • Having worked in a number of departments I felt I had a good understanding and a positive view of company culture.

    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?

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

    • Opportunities to have lunch with partners as well as two socials with trainees, both of which were fun and useful.

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

    • Good fun and a chance to talk to current employees in a relaxed environment.

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

    • Pro-Bono and sporting activities exist and through talking to employees I found out more about these schemes.

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

    • Definately, everyone is very accomodating and the placement is really useful.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2013

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