Summer Scheme Student Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • Although hard work at points it was veryenjoyable due to the work that I was given and feedback recieved.

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

    • I was asked to complete work by my supervisor that was really able to save her time and would be used to advise clients on the law.

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

    • The support at Nabarro is fantastic with amazing levels of training just for the three weeks. I have always felt supported by the team I have been working with as well.

    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 have developed skills in research and drafting that i truly believe will help me in studies and in a future career as a solicitor.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. There was something going on almost every day so you never felt like you were sat at your desk all day.

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

    • Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Thre is a serious atmosphere but people are always chatting and you never feel like you cannot ask a question.

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

    • The firm put a lot of time into training us on the IT systems and on legal research which really made a difference. They also invested on food and drinks at different events through the three weeks.

    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 already feel like I know what it would be like to work here full time.

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

    • I feel that I know the culture of the firm now.

    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?

    • £200 a week

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

    • Yes there were a number of different events were partners and associates could be meet and networked with.

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

    • Great. There was a partner lunch. There was also two seperate social evenings with the current trainees which was great to get to know the firm from an insiders perspective.

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

    • Yes it was all explained on the first day.

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

    • 100%

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

August 2013

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