Vacation Scheme Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • Really enjoyable two week vacation scheme, very relaxed firm which helped.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I was genuinely surprised at how approachable the two partners I sat with during my Vacation scheme where. Even though I was there for a short amount of time, I felt the work I had produced was valued.

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

    • It was more or less up to the individual to seek out help if they needed it. But when I did need extra support completing a task, supervisors and buddies were happy to make time for you.

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

    • As a non-law student, the vacation scheme has been a fantastic insight into the type of work trainees do. I have learnt so much just in to weeks, including a lot of new shipping terminology!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Fantastic structure. HR are on hand whenever you need them and really do keep track of everything that is going. There's been a perfect balance of talks, social activities and department experience.

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

    • Really enjoyed the general atmosphere of the firm. Much more relaxed than many other medium sized law firms.

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

    • Good workshops put in place during the vacation scheme to learn new skills.

    3/5
  • 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 left feeling like I had gained a true picture of what it would be like to secure a training contract at Stephenson Harwood

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

    • Several talks put on to help you to get to know the firm's culture, and this is generally a good representation of the feel of the office floor.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £260 per week

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

    • Encouraged to go along to any lunch time talks where you could network with the wider departments, current trainee drinks, lunch with supervisors.

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

    • Relaxed and informal settings. We were taken to All Bar One and Cafe Kick for drinks. Enjoyable events.

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

    • Information given in presentations

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

    • Great experience, I would recommend anyone to apply

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2014

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