Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Womble Bond Dickinson

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Great insight to the workings of a top national law firm; hands on experience; very welcoming and friendly; good work and social balance.

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

    • Very supportive; without exception everyone made time for enquiries or problems during the placement; very open and friendly.

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

    • Provided tasks at a good level of understanding; allowed genuine insight to day-to-day workings.

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

    • One department was very busy, other less so, overall balanced out.

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

    • Would have liked more, but due to nature of work involved often this was not possible; still good level of autonomy and responsibility.

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

    • Invaluable insight to work at commerical law firm and role of a trainee.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Two contrasting departments, reflecting the nature of the work; one had collegiate atmosphere, other more independant; observed a range.

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

    • Highly organised, well thought-out and structured; very accommodating to individual needs and interests.

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

    • Made specific requirements to spend time with a particular partner which was welcomed; trainees provided assistance and guidance with tasks.

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

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

    • Ask me in three weeks...

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Some more than others!

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

    • I live within the locailty, not an issue; generally good value for money.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Living in this area, nightlife is fairly limited (depending on taste); however, easy access to London, Bournemouth and Brighton.

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

    • Other than the socials, not something I had the opportunity to get involved with.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

Scotland

August 2010

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