Vac Scheme Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • The week was a fantastic insight into a medium sized firm.

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

    • The atmosphere in Walker Morris is great. You could comfortably approach anyone and anyone would approach you.

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

    • Feedback on every piece of work was given. Advice for the future was in abundance.

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

    • I have finished my degree but the skills learnt will be useful when I become a trainee.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The exercises and meetings were good fun. The social could have been structured to exploit all the benefits of socialising with other lawyers in a relaxed atmosphere.

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

    • Extremely enjoyable. The people at Walker Morris and those on the vac scheme made it a worthwhile and encouraging week.

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

    • Every task I did was assessed and feedback was given for the future.

    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?

    • The tasks given were useful to see what a trainee is required to do.

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

    • The culture of the company is on a whole different level to other firms I have been to. Everyone was welcoming and encouraging.

    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?

    • We were paid £175 for a week of work

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

    • All different levels of employees were approachable. The networking evening was quite good at allowing others to meet trainees.

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

    • Good fun. More structure needed.

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

    • Unsure.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely. Best law firm yet.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2014

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