Vacation Scheme Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Socially, there was never a dull moment. Fanastic array of different activites and presentations/ case studies on different areas of the firm. However, at times, work was hard to find despite asking around for it, so perhaps specific pieces of work should be allocated by the departments for each student prior to starting.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

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

    • If I ever had any issue with the work, it was easy to contact the person setting the work to verify what needed to be done. However, this clearly does differ from person to person and how busy they are, therefore at times, it could be difficult.

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

    • Again, differed from department to department.

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

    • Got to attend client meetings, sit in on international telephone conferences and was very much involved in team meetings.

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

    • It has clearly shown me what kind of work trainees do and the type of culture there is at an international lawe firm. It has ultimately helped shaped my understanding of what kind of firm I should apply to for a Training Contract.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Again, differed from department to department, but overall very friendly and good fun.

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

    • Great, although I think the departments/ advisor could at the start of the week set time aside to allocate specific work for vac schemers and, for supervisors, also give a greater understanding of what particular area in the department they specialise in. This would help vac schemers understand exactly what their work is going towards and what purpose it holds for the advisor.

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

    • Three week vacation scheme, several presentations on different departments, case studies for different departments, optional presentations on general areas (contract law) and more specific areas (securities in finance) meant that there was hardly a day that went by that I did not attend a training class on some point of law/ the firm.

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

    • International Travel

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

    • An interview for a Training Contract is given automatically from your place on the vacation scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Socialised almost every night with fellow vac schemers.

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

    • City bars are pretty pricey, but that's to be expected...

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Bars were good...

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Netball for girls.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2010

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