Legal Vacation Scheme Student Review

by CMS

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    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?

    • In a 2 week vacation scheme it is difficult to feel truly 'valued'. However the placement showed that if you do get a training contract with CMS they do vlaue their staff very highly

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

    • The management at CMS were very supportive throughout the process - from partners assisting with interview preparation to Graduate Recruitment feeding back in a timely manner

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

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

    • Whilst I was given the work of a trainee, obviously any work I produced was heavily supervised

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

    • The experience of undertaking a placement was vital in gaining a training contract. Not only did it show commitment but also a true understanding of legal work for a city law firm.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was serious but not dull. Prior to the vacation scheme I suppose I did not realise how quiet a law firm would be!

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

    • The organisation of the placement was excellent!

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

    • During the placement the firm invest heavily in you, dedicating valuable partner time to talks and presentations. Current trainees alaso invest their time and experience of working at the firm.

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

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

    • After completing the vacation scheme, individuals are invited to an assessment centre for a training contract.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes! The firm organise numerous social events and encourage people to let their hair down

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

    • Obviously London is expensive but you do get paid during the 2 weeks

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • There are opportunities within the firm but in 2 weeks it is difficult to get involved

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2011

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