Summer Vacation Scheme 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

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • It was a great experience and whilst being challenging it was lots of fun.

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

    • I felt part of the firm and was welcomed to my team from the start.

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

    • I was given a good level of responsibility but at the same time was supported and felt that I could always ask questions if I needed assistance.

    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 learnt lots of transferrable skills namely legal research, teamwork, organisation and time management.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was a great mix of briefings, departmental work, social events and group exercises which ensured that we were challenged and had a true taste of life as a trainee at Nabarro.

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

    • It was a fun experience in which every day was different and there was never a dull moment.

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

    • The firm offered lots of briefings and made a real effort to provide a great quality of work and involve associates and partners in the placement process.

    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?

    • Having departmental work as well as social events, this gave us a true indication of what it would be like to have a full time role with Nabarro.

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

    • It made it evident from the start that Nabarro is truly open and friendly firm.

    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?

    • Paid per week.

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

    • We met lots of employees from future and current trainees to associates and partners.

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

    • LOTS! It was very sociable and fun.

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

    • Yes - Pro bono opportunities and Nabarro in the community day.

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

    • Definitely!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2014

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