Work experience programme student Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my work placement and really enjoyed all the new opportunites I encountered. It was a steep learning curve having never carried out this type of work before but colleagues were always happy to help if I asked. The trip to Brussels was pretty exciting too! The only downside was the placement being 2 weeks long, unlike the 3 week long placement in the summer.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The whole office was very friendly.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • 4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • In amongst the work, the work experience programme students were provided with other activities and meetings provided by Graduate Recruitment.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • There was a perfect balance considering my level of experience.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt a lot about what it is like to work in an office environment and in particular within the legal sector. These are skills that I have since used and will be with me forever.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • There has to be a balance between "fun" and getting the work done. Everyone works hard but they were all very friendly and people enjoyed socialising on their lunch breaks. The office could be no means be described as "dull".

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • A brilliantly organised programme and carefully chosen activities resulted in an excellent placement opportunity.

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

    • 5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • All the placement students got on well with each other and Graduate Recruitment organised activities for us to do together on many occasions so we got to know each other better.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I was fortunate enough to be able to live at home and commute to work so that was cheap as chips! As for socialising...that was mainly organised by Mayer Brown.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There were a lot of bars and restaurants within easy walking distance of the office.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not applicable to this scheme (due to its length)

    0/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

March 2010

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