Open day Student Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.3

    The Role

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

    • The day provided a really good insight into life as a trainee and the firm.

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

    • The drinks session held at the end of the day was attended by a number of partners and associates who seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me.

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

    • HR were very helpful and welcoming.

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

    • There was a lot on but we were not overdupplied with information.

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

    • Nature of the day did not really allow for it.

    1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The day gave me invaluable insight when completing my trainee contract applications as to what I wanted from a law firm and my training contract.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and the atmosphere gave the impression that it would be a very good place to wiork.

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

    • Nicely timetable day.

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

    • A number of partners and associates took time out of their days to attend a lunch and drinks in the evening.

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

    • National Travel

    Healthcare/Dental
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Need I say more.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes we were all invited to the drinks evening and I met some nice people.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is the city!

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

    • There are some good bars nearby with happy hours but nothing to set the world on fire.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not on the placement but is generally.

    1/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2010

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