Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • High quality of work, incredibly friendly people, lively social life - combined together to make the scheme very informative and enjoyable.

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

    • You are given work that directly feeds into matters that associates and/or trainees are currently doing for actual clients - it's a brilliant feeling seeing your draft being sent off and coming back for the trainee you're working with to sign.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Nabarro are incredibly supportive, but they don't spoon-feed you either. Trainees, associates, partners and secretaries alike are always on-hand to help with any matters you have issue with. If they're too busy currently, they will always get back to you within the next hour, or when they're next free.

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

    • Independent study and research skills are always useful in the professional life.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured information briefings, socials and other activities, although trying to cram all of this within three weeks means that we often feel exhausted after a week on the go - although this is probably intended!

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

    • Absolutely fantastic - the collegiate atmosphere, the friendly faces and the genuine open door policy all combine together to form a cohesive and tight-knit atmosphere.

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

    • At the start of our induction, we were given compulsory IT training in the firm's software and documentation systems, as well as general training on how to use legal resources such as Westlaw and Lexis Library. Throughout the course of the three weeks, we had department introductions and briefings to inform us about the different departments.

    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?

    • Obviously not so many socials and probably more work - but the standard of work and the responsibility we were given was very high, so it was a good representation of what to expect.

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

    • What is surprising about Nabarro is the fact that the social element is emphasised just as much as the work. A genuine firm which aims to pursue work-life balance to the best it can.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Standard/expected payment.

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There was a dedicated event where we met with trainees/summer students from other firms, which was an interesting networking affair.

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

    • Pro Bono, annual Battle of the Bands, teaching/mentoring.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Absolutely - had an absolute blast. Informative but also genuine fun.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Wales

July 2015

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