Vacation Scheme Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • Undoubtedly the best vacation scheme I did.

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

    • A great group of trainees really made me feel like a useful member of the team - even though I was only there two weeks.

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

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

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

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

    • Very useful in applying for training contracts.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The vac schemers were all taken out on trips (fantastic meals, drinks, guided tour of RCJ etc). The work was a good insight. The people were friendly.

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

    • This was the best organised of the vacation schemes I did. CMS Cameron McKenna was also the fastest in replying to applications, interviews etc.

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

    • I am now a trainee at CMS Cameron McKenna. It is a great place to work: friendly people; lots of responsibility; good all round training.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • I'm now a trainee at CMS Cameron McKenna and I really enjoy it.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • Social events were provided by CMS Cameron McKenna (all food, drinks etc)

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

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

    • Yes - I took part in CSR while on the vacation scheme.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2011

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