Summer 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

4.8/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Incredibly friendly culture from trainees to partners.

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

    • The firm did an amazing job at making us feel like we were part of the firm. For example, we had the opportunity to play in a cricket match against one of the clients.

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

    • The fee earners would explain every task really well and they were very welcoming of any questions you may have.

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

    • Familiarity with typical trainee tasks has given me skills to significantly improve for future tasks, of a similar nature, on a vacation scheme or training contract.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The variety of socials was great form karaoke and bowling to a sit-down dinner with partners.

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

    • We worked in teams on a project that we presented to the HR and associates which was great for bonding.

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

    • We got extensive training in IT and legal research at the beginning of the scheme.

    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 breakfast briefings organised for us helped us get an insight into specific areas of law.

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

    • Socialising with colleagues both inside and outside of work was reflective of the company's friendly, non-hierarchical culture.

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

    • 3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £275 p/w

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

    • A couple of drinks events were held throughout the scheme with partners, associates and trainees.

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

    • The socials were really varied and involved a lot of different people from across the firm.

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

    • Yes, we had a talk about Nabarro's involvement in the community. A couple of people went to play cricket against a client.

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

    • A reflective insight to life as a commercial lawyer and life as a trainee at the firm.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2014

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