Vacation Schemer Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

3/5
  • The Role
    2.7
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • The vacation scheme is really well organised. They make sure you get really good exposure to people and practice areas within the firm. Everyone is friendly and helpful.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The people I met were interested in my background and tried to find work for me to do.

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

    • 3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • As the vac scheme is well organised, I was busy everyday with activities, meeeting people or doing work. Enjoyably so.

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

    • You get little responsibility but as you are only there for 2 weeks, this is expected. But the people who gave me the work ensured I understood the bigger picture and our client.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It's a brilliant thing to do to get work experience and to get one foot in the door. And it may lead to a training contract!

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Law offices are quiet but people do chat and have a joke so it's not an intimidating feeling. There's always someone around to chat to.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised, informed, informative, enjoyable.

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

    • They pay abuot £260 per week which is pretty good.

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

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

    • I was offered a training contract the next working day afer my interview.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was always up for a drink and the firm put on 2-3 events during those two weeks.

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

    • It's London and it's the City of London....

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Bit corporate but you can find nice pubs tucked away and there are a few clubs to choose from.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Football, netball, networking

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

February 2011

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