Vacation Scheme Placement Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The vacation scheme gave a great insight into the firm - and I have recently started a training contract with Taylor Wessing.

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

    • The friendly and supportive atmosphere which is promoted by the firm was what prompted me to apply to Taylor Wessing in the first place and through the vacation scheme I was able to confirm that that was indeed the case.

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

    • During the vacation scheme I was partnered with an associate level "buddy" as well as being given work and feedback by other members of the departments I sat in.

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

    • The vacation scheme offers a good mix of work and social activities.

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

    • Taylor Wessing gives its trainees genuine responsibility from the start, and that was evident during the vacation scheme.

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

    • The vacation scheme led to me being offered a training contract and that first introduction to the firm was highly valuable.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere at Tyalor Wessing is very friendly and supportive.

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

    • The vacation scheme is well structured and very well managed with a mixture of presentations, time in your department and social activities.

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

    • During the vacation scheme there were some very useful presentations and development sessions organised.

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

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

    • I am now a trainee at the firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, there were organised social events as well as unofficial drinks etc and everyone got on very well.

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

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

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

    • The firm offers sports, charitable and pro bono opportunities.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

November 2010

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