Summer Scheme Student Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

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

Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Very well organised - Everyone made us feel welcome from a welcome talk from Senior Partner to the secretaries who could answer my every question!

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

    • As Nabarro recruits 90% from the Summer Scheme, we were treated as future trainees.

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

    • HR are fantastic: [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] were all excellent. We were sent regular emails, encouraged to meet whenever it suited us and we we met up with them one on one during the three-week scheme to talk about our progression.

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

    • The work was steady. The best thing about the Nabs work placement is that it commences with 2 full days of training. That means when you get to your desk on day 3 you can hit the ground running: feeling confident about finding information on knowledge or using the phone system properly without making an ass of yourself!

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

    • I recall in Nabarro's glossy brochure a quote telling me that if I wanted responsibility, its there for the taking. You only appreciate this when your at your desk. If you show staff that your willing and keen to learn more about their practice area, they will be more than happy to inlighten you and give you more responsibility.

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

    • I think most valuably it either confirms or disproves your expectations about working in a large city law firm.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Excellent atmosphere - not just in my own department but firm-wide also. Email banter for the win!

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

    • See earlier comment re [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

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

    • See earlier comment re 90% recruitment from Summer Scheme.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Training Contract lined up after graduation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Nabarro has its priorities right: Kareokee, Regular pub visits; Lunches. My fellow Summer Schemers were all similar in character which makes for a good working environment.

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

    • London = horrible prices. Still went out though.

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

    • London = excellent night life.

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

    • Many yes.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

London

November 2010

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