Training Contract Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • 5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • A trainee took the time out to show me the finished piece of work that I had contributed to, and how my contribution added value.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • My supervisor went out of her way to explain a very difficult point of law to me so that I could undertake some research for a case she was working on.

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

    • The practice area- specific talks were very useful. As well as giving an in-depth introduction into the practice area, there were also case-studies which gave a realistic insight into the type of work done in that department.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was only a week, so to make the most of the time we had, the week was structured with talks and case-studies as well as trainee lunches and time in the office.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was really warm and welcoming - but everyone was working hard at the same time!

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

    • My supervisor and other associates took considerable time to explain various points of law and details of cases to improve my understanding.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • 4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The atmosphere felt really natural - there was a genuine 'open door' policy and no one was trying hard to impress.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The practice-area talks and case-studies were especially useful in helping me to decide which seats I would like to take in my training contract. The opportunity to hear about other associates' and trainees' experiences was also really valuable.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • 4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • 4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • People were really keen to talk about what they did outside the office. There was a trophy in one of the an associate's office that he had won playing for Stephenson Harwood and we were also able to attend the SH Choir's Christmas Concert.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, definitely!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Legal/Law

London

December 2013

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