Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Had a really interesting week... Learnt a lot and had so much fun too.

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

    • I felt like the tasks I was set throughout the week contributed something to the firm, however small.

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

    • We are given a supervisor who allocates us tasks on a day-to-day basis, and a trainee 'buddy'. Both were always available to answer any questions I had, as was everyone else at the firm, including those in HR, who are always on-hand to assist with any queries.

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

    • I didn't do a law degree, but I do feel the skills that I learnt on the vac scheme will assist me should I go on to study for a GDL and an LPC. In general, the skills you will develop on the placement can apply to any career path you choose to take.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I felt like the whole placement was very well organised, and that a lot of effort had gone into making sure everyone benefitted as much as possible from taking part.

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

    • Couldn't fault the atmosphere at the firm.

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

    • Hard to comment after only a week but I feel the assessments we take part in and the tasks we are set daily really contribute to our personal training and development.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • I was set tasks that a trainee would do, which gave me valuable insight as to what it is like to work for the firm. I felt that being in the general office environment surrounded by trainees, solicitors, paralegals, partners etc. offers a really good view into what it would be like to have a full-time role here.

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

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

    • Before attending the placement, I wasn't 100% sure if law was the right career for me, however, now I am convinced it is what I want to do.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid and it was more than enough to cover transport costs.

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

    • Walker Morris places a huge emphasis on social events and there were drinks on Monday and Friday after work, and a social on Wednesday which was a quiz night. All were really enjoyable (free bar!) and there was the opportunity to meet lots of other trainees. The lunch on Monday was also attended by other solicitors and partners so there was an opportunity to network there too.

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

    • Really enjoyable (see above)!!!!

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

    • We had a trainee talk where most of the trainees had a short chat with us about various activities available outside of work.

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

    • I couldn't recommend it enough...

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

June 2015

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