Vac Scheme Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the two weeks! I got involved with some really interesting work and the people were all really friendly.

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

    • I was treated like a member of the team throughout and didn't feel like an insider. For example, I was encouraged to attend and participate in group training sessions.

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

    • There were always people around to ask any questions if we were unsure of anything.

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

    • Learning a bit more about the application of the law in the commercial environment will provide me with a greater understanding of context in my legal studies.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • All events were organised at logical times over the two weeks.

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

    • Good! Everyone was really friendly and it the experience was really natural and enjoyable.

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

    • We received good levels of support and know-how over the short period we were at the firm.

    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?

    • The experience gave a really good impression of what it would be like to work at the firm.

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

    • The opportunity to be in the working environment for two weeks meant that we really got a sense of the culture of the firm.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • £250 p/week

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

    • Opportunities to meet people in the office and at social events.

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

    • Social events were really well organised and fun!

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

    • Good overview of CSR opportunities and other activities.

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

    • A really useful insight into what it would be like to have a training contract at the firm.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2014

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