Legal assistant Review

by Herbert Smith Freehills

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was a really great placement. I was doing particularly challenging jobs and really felt like a part of the team.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Even though I was the youngest here, I was still taken seriously and treated like everyone else. Everyone was really friendly and took time to get to know me.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The tasks we were given was a little challenging, however there was someone always around if you had questions.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was mostly doing something, some days we would have to get things done quicker, maybe do overtime, but it was interesting and I was never bored.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Quite a lot. I had do make decisions daily.

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

    • I have learnt so much working here. I have become more confident have a lot more skills that would be required when working in a law firm.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very friendly, sometimes busy. Everyone was very approachable.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well, I received the training that was required and given work a lot of the time.

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

    • I did very extensive training. Along with any over training I would need throughout the year.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It would be amazing to get a full time job with them!

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There was often company parties and activities. A lot of the employees would go out and invite everyone.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not cheap. There were restaurants and clubs that weren't too bad.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I think it also depends on the people you are with.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yeah. I think. It was in the city so a lot if things around.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Northern Ireland

August 2014

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