Summer Vacation Placement Student Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • Everyone was so friendly and happy to answer any queries that I had!

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

    • I felt part of the team!!

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

    • My supervisor was fantastic, always asking how I was getting on and assisted with any queries that I had

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

    • Became more efficient and learnt a lot about practicing in the legal profession

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Busy week!

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Loved it!

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

    • Eveyr member of each team was keen to teach me new skills and learn about different areas of the firm!

    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?

    • Busy but worthwile

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

    • Such a welcoming atmosphere

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

    • Law it is!

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Fair price!

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

    • CSR activities and a trainee meal

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

    • Good

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Junior lawyers division sounds like something I would be keen to get involved with!

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definately

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

East Midlands

June 2015

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