Vac scheme student Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • A great way to get a feel for the firm, its culture and the work it does.

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

    • As a vac scheme student you're only there for two weeks so probably won't be doing any 'important' work - it's more a chance to get a feel for the firm.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

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

    • The departments as a whole were quite busy but as a vac scheme student there won't always be something suitable that you can help with.

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

    • You can't really be given that much responsibility when you're only in a department for one week.

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

    • Definitely gave me a good insight into the workings of a law firm before starting my LPC.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very busy!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised, lots of talks on the different areas of work that the firm does.

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

    • That's not the point of a vac scheme

    1/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Am now a trainee with the firm!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, vac scheme students often went for lunch together and drinks/dinner in the evening, everyone got along well.

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

    • Central London prices, as expected.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Some nice pubs and bars in the area

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • You can't really expect that on a 2 week vacation scheme!

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

London

March 2011

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