Vacation Scheme 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

3.7/5
  • About You
    3.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • I thought it was great.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Generally I felt valued. Sometimes time was not taken in my department to explain things to me or provide feedback however. This was frustrating.

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

    • Generally enough. The work they give you is fairly simple.

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

    • Not a lot regarding academic study. They would be helpful as a trainee lawyer however.

    2/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Excellently.

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

    • Good

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

    • Great on IT etc. Less good on giving you much time in departments

    3/5
  • 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?

    • Very well.

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

    • Being at the firm three weeks means you can get a really good idea of what it's like.

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

    • In already knew I wanted to be a solicitor before I joined the scheme.

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

    • In my opinion, being paid £250 a week is not enough for a week's work.

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

    • Yes, there are lots of socials, drinks events etc.

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

    • Good.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes. There are sports teams and pro bono activities one can get involved in.

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

    • Yes.

    5/5
    Report this review

Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2015

View More Reviews