Vacation student Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable. I have learnt a great deal, being involved within current matters, and have found I fit the culture of teh firm.

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

    • even though I was a vacation student, my presence was certainly respected and my contributions did not go unnoticed.

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

    • Enough to keep me on track, but not too much that I felt spoon fed.

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

    • On 90% of the days I was very busy, which was refreshing in comparison to other legal work experience.

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

    • A fair amount considering I am only a summer vacation student.

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

    • Everything I have learnt I will be able to continue through into my legal career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Well-balanced.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was a very clear schedule of events.

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

    • A lot, very impressed.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very. I hope to secure a training contract with the firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone in the firm is very friendly and welcoming, and this culture was certainly reflected in my intake.

    4/5
  • 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?

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

    • Cricket matches.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2010

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