Development Officer Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • The work I was given was very varied and interesting - I had legal and commercial research, proofing and compiling tasks.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I was given useful work to do which assisted the lawyers' cases. We also got to meet many members of the team in talks and presentations - and they seemed happy to give up their time to speak to us.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • The HR team were always on hand to give advice and the lawyers I worked for took the time to explain things to me and provide feedback.

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

    • The experience has proved that I want to become a lawyer and so the information I got at the firm was a useful way to confirm my decision.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The structure of the scheme cannot be faulted. There was enough desk-time but also law presentations from the various practice groups, as well as social gatherings.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • There is a friendly atmosphere at the firm and people are clearly allowed to be themselves and let their characters show!

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

    • They gave us lots of training and presentations which allowed us to learn a lot about the firm and the law.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • It was very useful being at the firm and made me realise that I do want to work here.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Being at the firm for two weeks was vital in order to understand the ethos at the firm.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It was vital for me to come to the firm since I am from a non-law, already-working background.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • The reimbursement was generous.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes. There were lunches and drinks scattered throughout the two weeks.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Great - we got to meet the trainees a number of times.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes - there are many activities - choir, sports teams, yoga, CSR...

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Absolutely - Stephenson Harwood is a very friendly but ambitious firm.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Operations

East of England

June 2015

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