Work experience Review

I found the insight very enjoyable as I really felt involved and active during the working day, and learnt a lot about the sector I was working in (Private Equity).

I felt valued as I was entrusted with various tasks throighout the week, and was also given guidance where I needed it. My supervisor was especially helpful and always ensured that I was doing something worthwhile and interesting.

Employees at the firm were always happy to help and give guidance where I needed it, often taking time out of their busy schedules to talk to me, something which I was very grateful for. Through this support I have gained a much better understanding of the operations of a legal firm.

I feel that this placement has given me a very insightful taster into the legal sector, and well certainly be an influence when I start to look at my career prospects as a whole. Here I have been able to develop my communication and analysis skills through research tasks and presentations, which will certainly help me at university and beyond, as well as gained useful knowledge about how a law firm operates.

The insight week had been planned out very well from the start. On the first day I was given a detailed introduction into what I would be doing throughout the week, which was accompanied with a timetable packed with insightful activities. During periods where I did not have scheduled activities, my supervisor made sure I was kept busy by allowing me to assist her in daily operations.

The atmosphere was very focussed but at the same time quite relaxed, which meant that pressure did not build on me too much throughout the week. The people I met were always very friendly, and I enjoyed talking to them very much.

The employees always took time to make sure that I was kept busy, and often went out of there way to explain things and make sure I was getting the most out of my experience

The placement offered a fairly good insight as to what working at a law firm entails, but I think to fully grasp what a full time job would be like, I would have to undertake a longer placement.

Throughout the week I was constantly reminded of the firm's values and dedication towards meet client expectations, and this gave it a strong sense of integrity.

The insight was very valuable as it has given me a taster of what working in a law firm would be like, and I am now definitely considering a career in legal services.

The insight was only one week long, and not intended to be a paid placement.

Yes, a networking lunch was arranged for the work experience students

I was able to speak to many different people from diffrent departments, who offered advice on a range of matters such as career prospects and universities.

it was mentioned that the firm has teams for sports such as football and rugby, but such activities were not discussed much during the week.

Yes, as it helped me gain a valuable understading of how a law firm operates.