Trainee Litigation Case Handler Review
by Shoosmiths
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.2
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The Company
4.3
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The Culture
4.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I wouldn't hesitate in saying that my Placement Year with Shoosmiths (Asset Finance - The Lakes) was the best year of my life to date.
I was given a lot of responsibility from very early on. This meant that I felt trusted, and that my time would be spent worthwhile. I have developed a number of strong friendships as a result.
The team in which I was placed was a new area of law for me; an area that I was completely unfamiliar with. The support/guidance that was received was first class; i was made to feel welcome, I was supported when I needed it and the guidance/advice helped me to develop in a way I didn't think I could.
Always busy! Which was a good thing. I am an active person and having the pressure of a big workload (a lot of responsibility) early on helped me to focus and kept me engaged through-out my time at Shoosmiths.
I was given my own caseload within a month of starting in my new role. This was exciting, challenging and ultimately helped me to focus and develop.
Best year of my life. Both in terms of my personal development, and in developing my networking/social skills. I have made a number of long-lasting friendships and have also secured a Training Contract for 2016 - all because of the confidence/experience that I gained during my Placement Year. I literally cannot thank Shoosmiths enough.
The Company
Of course, with any office environment there is a limit on the amount of 'fun' which can be had. However, Shoosmiths (particularly Asset Finance) is made up of the nicest, friendliest people I have ever met. There was never a day that went by where I was not looking forward to going into work. The open-planned offices helped to break down the awkwardness of first meets, and helped to develop strong friendship early on. I miss it!
I applied. I was hired. I worked with incredible, passionate people. I made incredible friends. I returned to studies. Simple.
I felt incredibly appreciated and felt as though I had limitless resources/advise at my fingertips.
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Above 25 days holiday
Training Contract 2016 :-)!
The Culture
Placement students all got along, and Asset Finance regularly went on 'team nights out'
Prices were fairly reasonable - not as cheap as university, but cheaper than London!
I had many'a good times out... Mostly, I don't remember...
I played rugby at Twickenham with Shoosmiths, sold Krispy Kreme doughnuts, partook in a Dragon Boat Race...
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
East Midlands
October 2014
