Summer Scheme Student Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • The Scheme was well run and the people were very welcoming throughout the firm.

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

    • The department in which I worked valued the effort that I put in from day one.

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

    • There is a great support structure at Nabarro. The people who work in every element of the firm whether it is the lawyers or the support staff always look out for you.

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

    • The amount of work I was given was very flexible and worked around my ability and my work pattern. There was always never without work but was never snowed under.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility in the work that I was given. From day one you are feel like part of the firm, helping to represent the clients.

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

    • It is incredible how much I learnt in the three weeks alone. My legal and non-legal skills have greatly improved during my time with Nabarro.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There is a great atmosphere at Nabarro. The firm is very professional but the office is never to stuffy. There are lots of social and sporting events going on so people at Nabarro definitely know when to let their hair down.

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

    • The Scheme was excellently set up with a whole host of projects, skills sessions, and social events which ran alongside the main work within the departments.

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

    • The firm invested a lot of time in our personal training and development. On the first couple of days we were given a crash course on the different computer systems and legal research. On top of this the work that I was given in my department was specifically chosen to challenge me and to help me improve vital legal skills for a future career in the law.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 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?

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

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

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

    • 5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2010

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