Summer student Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I loved it but it was very tiring as I knew I was being assessed for the duration.

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

    • There was a great team spirit in the firm and between the summer students.

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

    • They were very supportive and took time to explain tasks and answer questions.

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

    • I had a steady flow of work, not too manic but I was never bored.

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

    • I wrote letters to other solicitors and did a piece of work for a client.

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

    • The practical experience will definitely help with my LPC.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Hard working but relaxed and very social.

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

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 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?

    • Everyone got on extremely well and socialised outside work hours.

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

    • We did socialise but it was London, so obviously not cheap.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Local bar very popular with the firm.

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

    • Mainly going for drinks.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2010

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