Vacation Scheme Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Very nice people, down to earth lawyers. Awesome building - and free food :)

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

    • All the lawyers I came across were Very nice to you.

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

    • Trainees were really good in monitoring workload and generally looking after you.

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

    • Kept busy, never bored - lots of social activities.

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

    • As much as I could handle or would want.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • In the law you get a lot of academic study and so a two week placement has limited value in terms of skills that you can retain for life, However comparative to other vacation schemes, this placement gave me some good hands on experience.

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Im a Londoner so living and working in London was the same as ever - London is generally an expensive place to live.

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

    • There isnt much on the Docks itself but the Minories have a few bars.

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

    • Lots of socials - got to go on the duck tour which was fun and different.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2010

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