Vacation Scheme Student Review

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

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

    • Made to feel very welcome and definitely an open-door policy.

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

    • Cannot fault them. Very approachable and patient.

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

    • A good balance of work provided by the department and also exercises/presentations by graduate recruitment that gave a detailed view of how a law firm operates.

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

    • As much as can be expected on a Vacation Scheme - was not expecting to be given any responsibility but surprised by level of some work given.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Perfect insight into life as a trainee.

    4/5

    The Company

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

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

    • Very impressive scheme with graduate recruitment very engaging.

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

    • Presentations and workshops on skills that are still useful now - how to give presentations, legal drafting etc.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Offered a job after completing vacation scheme and still there now.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good social side and still friends with a number of them now.

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

    • 3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • Social and sports activities.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

London

April 2011

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