Vacation Schemer Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

2/5
  • About You
    1.5
  • The Company
    2.3
  • Everything Else
    2.1

    About You

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

    • The people were nice but the overall experience was not enjoyable.

    1/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • No partners turned up to events.

    1/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

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

    • 2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Employees did not always turn up on time.

    2/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • 3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 2/5
  • 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?

    • 2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • 3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I realised I didn't want to work at this firm. Doing a vac scheme is important as it is clear from the outset if the firm is the right one for you.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £260

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

    • 3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Trainees left quite soon after the events started and felt more like chaperones rather than social events. There was hardly any exposure to Partners during the scheme.

    1/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Not really. It is a good firm and as training contracts are hard to come by a vacation scheme at any law firm still looks good.

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

September 2013

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