Summer Placement Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

3.2/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.0
  • Everything Else
    3.0

    About You

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

    • I very much enjoyed my vacation scheme at Stephenson Harwood. The lawyers here are more respectful and engaging that at other firms and the placement was well structured and ran smoothly.

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

    • I was given tasks where I was actually able to take some of the load off of the trainees and associates. Although this doesn't mean the tasks were particularly sophisticated, it was always appreciated and I didn't feel like I was a burden being there.

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

    • The trainee buddys were great. They were really helpful and friendly, associates were also willing to help you help them. A good deal.

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

    • It's hugely important in the legal sector to understand the career you think you want to embark on. Gaining insight into law firm dynamics is intergral to this and the firm culture permitted that.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Good amount of practice area talks, social events and the assessment centre in the middle of week two.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • People had realistic expectations and were generally unitimidating.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Not realistic over such a short period, but I did learn new skills simply by learning on the job.

    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?

    • Everyone was more than willing to talk about life as trainee there.

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

    • Greatly, you can't get a feel for culture without experiencing it and meeting the people.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • A fair estimate of additional costs in London.

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

    • Mainly with trainees but I also attended a client event where senior members of that practice group were available to speak to.

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

    • Drinks and table football with the trainee buddys.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • There was a daily newsletter with info included.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Approachable firm to begin gaining legal experience with or if you are looking for a TC with a firm which sees you as a potential member of the team.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2014

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