Easter Vacation Scheme Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • Very well organised scheme. Trip to Paris was a great highlight. Very friendly HR.

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

    • Everyone at the firm is very friendly and welcoming. You feel like part of the firm from day one.

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

    • Where needed.

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

    • Work doesn't come to you, you have to be proactive and ask for it.

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

    • You gain a good insight into the work that you would be doing as a trainee.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and welcoming

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • I was invited to training sessions with trainees which was really interesting and useful. Again, you are made to feel like part of the team.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Future prospects are very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Excellent social scene. Most people at the firm are very social and like to go out and meet new people.

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

    • Expensive but everything was paid for by the firm.

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

    • Great bars around the office. You visit a lot of them during social events.

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

    • Charity football tournament during the scheme was really good fun.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

London

April 2011

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