Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would.

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

    • I felt very valued and that I was making a contribution to the bigger deals employees were working on.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

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

    • I have learnt valuable transferable skills such as how to handle work-based relationships and adjust to an office environment.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very structured, both in and out of the office

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

    • Positive - summer students were treated kindly and fairly by all

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

    • Fairly heavily - we had two days of training and were offered further training on the IT systems and legal databases, for example.

    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 feel like I know what to expect from a full-time role as a trainee solicitor after completing this placement.

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

    • It was really helpful, as three weeks in one department means you get a real feel for the culture

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

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £275 a week

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

    • Yes, lots, both inside and outside of the office

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

    • Really good fun and varied so everyone could find something they would enjoy

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

    • fundraising, volunteering, sports

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

    • Definitely - it was a candid and great insight into the legal profession

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2014

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