Vac Scheme Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The work was enjoyable and the employees very approachable

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

    • I was given a reasonable amount of responsibility and trusted with using the internal computer system. I felt that I was helping rather than hindering the people I was working for.

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

    • My supervisors were extremely approachable and gave me interesting work

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

    • At some points I was extremely busy, at other less so. However we were given an ongoing research task to undertake when there was little work to do, so I was never bored.

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

    • I was entrusted with sending letters and emails to clients (my work was always checked first obviously).

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

    • I have a greater insight into what is required to be a city solicitor.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Social, but busy.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Socials were organised and there was always something to do. We had talks almost every day.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • This is essentially a two week interview.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hard to tell

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The employees are in general very busy, but when they have time they are very social. My fellow placement students were reasonably social.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive, its London.

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

    • I didn't experience much nightlife, but there are plenty of bars around the area.

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

    • I played cricket twice and there were socials organised after work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

London

June 2011

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