Vacation Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • trainees work long hours, as expected but its a fantastic place to work and as a vac schemer there is very little pressure on you!

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

    • this varies depending on the department but in general I was surprised by how increadibly friendly everyone was

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

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

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

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

    • invaluable! experience at the best magic circle law firm. I couldn't have asked for better experience towards my training contract.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • very sociable firm! from every level

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

    • a couple of mishaps but they are a new team so sure they will be sorted and in general it was very smooth and they were on top of everything. The grad rec team were lovely and seemed to be working very hard on a fantastic timetable.

    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

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    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?

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

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2010

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