Vacation Scheme student Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • A great experience- fulfilling work and a perfect opportunity to gain an insight into the firm. Lovely people too!

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

    • The work was mostly of a high quality, and I was treated as competent to do things a starting trainee would do.

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

    • I was well instructed and was able to do everything effectively as a result.

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

    • On some days there was a lot to do, whereas on others less so. However, there was always some work to be found; the slower days generally led to less interesting work though.

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

    • While I wasn't given too much client exposure, certain tasks were fairly noteworthy.

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

    • Degree skills- not helped much, there was very little that would further my academic work. Beyond- very useful in giving an insight into the kind of work Mayer Brown does.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Depends on the department, but the atmosphere was mostly good.

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

    • Lots of social events, lots of opportunities to meet partners / trainees.

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would love to work here.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good atmosphere, friendly people. Admittedly sometimes the long hours meant we weren't able to go through with all our evening plans- can be quite tiring.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Bars expensive, food not the cheapest. Subsidised restaurant though.

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

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

    • Some optional football / cricket with associates, bowling with trainees.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2010

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