Summer Intern Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • Although there were of course some lulls, the work and social schedule comprised to make a very enjoyable and rounded scheme.

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

    • The whole experience was very inclusive, with the trainees particularly keen to get to know us, integrating us into a collegiate atmosphere that was very apparent.

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

    • A very comprehensive induction was followed by a self-dictated level of support, affording both independence and guidance.

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

    • As a non-law student I was encouraged to learn a lot and challenge myself in legal tasks. These experiences will help on the GDL.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Having undertaken shorter schemes before, three weeks was a vast improvement.

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

    • Great atmosphere, the whole company was very welcoming.

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

    • A detailed induction attempted to make us familiar with any resources we might need to use during our work.

    4/5
  • 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 feel confident that I have been given an honest yet encouraging picture of life at the firm.

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

    • The close relationship between vac-schemers and trainees enabled an honest exploration of such realities.

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

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • In addition, the many social functions reflected a wider investment in our experience than the weekly salary might suggest.

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

    • Specific lunches and evenings were laid on for us to interact with partners, associates and trainees who may not have met in our seats.

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

    • The trainees made sure we had a good time, and lots of social events were arranged to help us interact with them. Of note was a day trip to Paris.

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

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

    • It was a great experience which would give a clear and compelling view of the firm.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Corporate Law

London

August 2013

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