Summer Clerk Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • It was a very good insight into commercial law.

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

    • I felt valued and as though people were prepared to give me responsibility which was a great feeling.

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

    • I was given guidance and support when needed and I felt as though I could always ask for help if I needed it.

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

    • The skills in legal research were very useful.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The timetable was very well structured and had a good mix of training talks and time in the individual seats.

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly and supportive - I very much enjoyed my 3 weeks.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The training talks were very useful.

    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?

    • We were given plenty of responsibility from the start.

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

    • The culture was apparent from the start.

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

    • It was very helpful as it was a genuine insight to daily life at this time of firm.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid but the amount was generally to cover accommodation costs I think.

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

    • There were plenty.

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

    • The social events were a great way to talk about the firm in a more relaxed setting.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes there were plenty of opportunites to ask the trainees about this.

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

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

London

August 2013

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