Paralegal Review

by Shoosmiths

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Extremely enjoyable placement generally!

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

    • Always valued and made to feel welcome from day one.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • They were always on hand to assist me with any queries and were never too busy to stop and explain things for me!

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

    • Excellent balance between working well with my colleagues and having time to enjoy my time away from the office.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I thrive on responsibility and to be given it at an early stage was a real bonus for me.

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

    • I have developed a number of key skills which has given me a great deal of confidence for working in the legal environment but also useful for life generally.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere

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

    • Placement was extremely well run with a good blend of activities and work which made it all the more enjoyable.

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

    • They provided me with all the support I needed and have invested a lot of time and energy in to making my time here as productive and enjoyable as possible.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got a job with the firm, so the prospects for the future here are excellent.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A good group of people who are always up for socialising and having fun.

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

    • Very manageable.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Decent nightlife in the local area - always good for a night out.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The firm is always offering employees the opportunity to get out and assist local organisations and helping to contribute to the local community.

    5/5
    Report this review

Details

Banking, Corporate Law

South East

November 2013

View More Reviews