Secondment Week Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I throroughly enjoyed my placement week

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

    • From day one I was made to feel a part of the team and a part of the office

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

    • I received guidance throughout the week, there was always someone I could speak to no matter what the query.

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

    • I was exposed to a variety of work during the week which involved applying the law to the client’s individual circumstances which in turn helped me to build on my legal research and drafting skills

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured

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

    • Everyone was extremely friendly and approachable.

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

    • Everything

    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?

    • I was able to experience true life as a Trainee Solicitor.

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

    • Shoosmiths have strong values: pulling together, talking business sense, being within reach and responsive, taking initiative and the staff really do live up to these values.

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

    • This is the career path that I will certainly continue to pursue.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid a salary.

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

    • Yes - Netball event

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

    • Extremely enjoyable - everyone gets involved

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

    • Yes

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

    • Most definately.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Employment Law

East Midlands

April 2014

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