Sales Assistant/Student Ambassador Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • Very - best work experience that I've had the chance to do

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

    • As we are not trainees and the employees are very busy it was sometimes difficult to feel valued, especially as there were three of us to one supervisor

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

    • They were all very helpful and happy to explain anything if detail or clarification were needed

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

    • The timetabled talks were incredibly helpful, and gave us all a good insight into the materials covered. I feel as if I have learnt a lot about what Taylor Wessing does on a day to day basis.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well with a good timetable, however a lot was moved around and a cerain aspect was cancelled at the last minute, meaning it was more difficult to complete or receive tasks from our supervisors.

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

    • Felt like I needed to be quiet as not to disturb anyone working, and noone who wasn't with a work experience student spoke to us or wanted to.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot more than expected, considering it wasn't an application led placement and we are not graduated law students.

    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?

    • More time in the firm would clarify it more, but the professionalism was very obvious, with the client approach.

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

    • The introduction talk about Taylor Wessing on Monday was very helpful in understanding how the firm works, and explains why the trainees, associates and partners act as they do.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Helped me realise that after finishing my law degree I do want to try and gain training contracts and have a career in the legal world.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • The resources given were no different to clients or employees (ie stationary, catering) which was incredibly kind. I would not expect travel reimbursment as Taylor Wessing were kind enough to have me for the week anyway.

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

    • We had a networking lunch provided and all of the supervisors were happy to talk to us.

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

    • Great to be with a group of 19 other work experience students, to communicated with and make new connections through them as well.

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

    • 'Events' were mentioned, but not ever explored or explained.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely, although I don't know if this would be possible without a connection within the firm.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

South West

July 2015

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