Summer student Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I greatly enjoyed the vacation scheme at Nabarro. It gives you a real insight into the work and life of a commercial solicitor.

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

    • I felt like a part of the team- everyone made an effort to get to know me. Every single person was extremely nice and helpful to me and my work was always appreciated.

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

    • I was provided with guidance at every stage and was encouraged to ask questions. Everyone at the firm is very approachable.

    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 believe that skills I've developed during the vacation scheme will be extremely helpful in my future career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was very well structured. The right balance was struck between work, training session and social activities.

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

    • It was great. The team was very friendly, accommodating and welcoming.

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

    • There was exactly the right amount of personal training and development

    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?

    • Spending three weeks in one department gave me a clear idea of life at the firm. It also gave me an opportunity to take responsibility and contribute to the work.

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

    • It helped a lot. I had a chance to see that everyone at the firm is genuinely friendly and accommodating.

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

    • I was involved in work that trainees normally undertake and I really enjoyed it. Therefore, it greatly helped me in deciding that being a solicitor is the career path I would like to pursue.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid 250 p/w

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

    • Yes, there was a number of networking oppotunities. Partner dinner, bowling and karaoke night, welcome and leaving drinks and pub quiz.

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

    • Very good.

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

    • Yes, we were told about many activies that employees get involved in outside of work.

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

    • Definitely! I would encourage everyone to apply

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2013

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