Vacation student Review

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Nothing compares to being at the workplace to get a sense of the culture and type of colleagues and work you would have.

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

    • Vac schemes are mainly for the student's benefit, but the lawyers gave me real tasks and took time to explain the context and what I had to do so that you could do them well.

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

    • Really clear and friendly help, definitely felt I could ask questions.

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

    • Always had tasks to do but not really urgent ones.

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

    • People obviously are careful to review your work or give you things which are straightforward. The scheme was more useful for seeing and being told what they were doing - couldn't exactly get involved if just in a department for 4-5 days.

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

    • This insight helped me clarify why I wanted the job. Also part of the recruitment process.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The recession had slowed work down in some departments but they still seemed lively and happy places to work.

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

    • Graduate Recruitment gave us a structured timetable and were always available to help as well.

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

    • Sessions on the internship were about developing presentation/commercial awareness skills etc.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Got a job with them!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, went out after work unofficially and had official drinks at the start and a dinner at the end.

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

    • City of London has lots of options close or short journey away.

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

    • Lots of options.

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

    • Lots of teams and charity work if we were there longer than the short vac scheme.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

London

April 2011

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