trainee solicitor Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • challenging and interesting

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

    • very supportive

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

    • guidance was extremely good as they are acutely aware that you only know the basics.

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

    • n/a

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

    • I was given my own discrete tasks to do but these would obviously be checked thoroughly before being sent to the client

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

    • My drafting skills were enhanced as was my attention to detail which is critical in the law profession.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • fast-moving industry, great buzz and fun

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

    • very well organised with socials and workshops built in.

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

    • Partners of the firm gave us talks in their sectorIt which gave me the insight into the industry that made me realize this is what I wanted to do.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • really good firm, competitive salary, relatively small number of trainees compared to other similar sized firms which means you get a good training.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • comedy club, bowling, cricket match against a client - all in the two weeks,

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

    • not ridiculous but it is central london.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • good during the week - swanky bars

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

    • The clubs and sports teams are there for everyone and are easy to get involved in.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

London

November 2010

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