Trainee Solicitor 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

3.3/5
  • About You
    3.0
  • The Company
    3.3
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • Great firm, really friendly, although very intense experience and you are certainly worked hard!

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

    • Felt very valued at some stages, helping out on completion deals etc. But other times felt slightly in the way as people were often too busy to give work out.

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

    • Guidance is almost always there if you go looking for it, but is not so much freely offered.

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Some good skills, good knowledge training, generally good to familiarise yourself with trainee tasks.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Extremely well organised and structured.

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

    • Generally a really atmosphere, a lot of people at the firm keen to get involved in socials etc. But the atmosphere definitely depends on what department you are in and who you are sat with as it is a 2 per office system.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A bit of training at the start to allow you to use the computer systems and knowledge services. In terms of work received, more related to what will help the firm as opposed to personal development.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Very good insight into life of a trainee in terms of work/hours and significant opportunities to speak to members of the firm about this.

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

    • Very helpful - really nice culture in my department although have heard experience differs by department.

    4/5
  • 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 a week.

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

    • Socials were really well attended by members across all levels of seniority of the firm.

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

    • Really good socials, frequent and good fun - although many felt the pressure to stay out late!

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

    • A fair amount - a few things mentioned in briefings/ by employees.

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

    • Definitely - great insight although hard work, probably a good indicator of life as a trainee!

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2014

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