Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • Great experience to the workings of an international law firm.

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

    • People from all levels were really friendly and open to us, taking the time out to chat, talk through case backgrounds and explaining the task to be completed.

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

    • A lot of suppport from both the HR department as well as the department we were sitting at. From training opportunities at the firm, the help with tasks and the law was readily given when asked.

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

    • Understanding the work of a soliticitor, the extent of conscientious effort required to produce a piece of document.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured and balance between actual time spent at our seats with socials with associates and trainees.

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

    • I was lucky to be blessed with a group of fun loving vacation scheme students, very happy to be part of the gang and the people i've met along the way had been absolutely amazing

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

    • 4/5
  • 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?

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

    • The culture at Mayer Brown is one to be desired, the friendliness and collegiate environment which everyone operates in is refreshing and makes you want to come to work everyday

    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?

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

    • From being at our seats talking to trainees, associates and partners at the firm to organising bowling sessions and networking drinks, the opportunities were plenty to mix around with others from the firm.

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

    • The cherry on top of the icing is the Paris day trip, not only did it allow us a tour of the Paris office, but we had time in the day to explore the city!

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely recommend!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2014

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