Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Mainly interesting and valuable work but some dull parts to it.

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

    • Felt very welcomed by all employees, trainees to partners.

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

    • Could always ask any questions if I had difficulties.

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

    • Was rarely forced to stay beyond 5.30 but always had something to do.

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

    • Work was of assistance to other workers of the firm but nothing that influential, which can't really be expected at this stage.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Given me a much greater underestanding of the legal profession and has made me realise this is the direction I want to go in.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Varied between departments but generally quite relaxed and open.

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

    • Excellent timetable of talks and social events organised, but with regards to work in the office, sometimes you were given whatever was lying around.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Trips and talks organised to further development throughout programme.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Unsure as of yet but places are comepetitive.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was something going on every night!

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

    • Expensive!

    2/5
  • 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?

    • Got invited to go out with trainees and play sport with the firm.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2010

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