Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was very enjoyable. Everyone was really friendly and took time aside to get to know you.

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

    • My first department made me feel particularly welcome. Everyone would stop for a chat/say hello, or be available if you needed help with some work. My second department was friendly but it felt a bit more hierarchical.

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

    • Both of my supervisors (and my buddies) were extremely welcoming and friendly. They both gave me advice with my work and were approachable if I did not understand a particular issue. They were also very helpful in talking about the assessment day and answering any questions.

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

    • I was given quite a lot of work in my first department but not so much in my second. However, you always have something to do: whether it be a research task or work given to you by someone in your department (not necessarily your supervisor, others will give you work too).

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility from the outset: within the first two days I had carried out research for an associate and drafted a transaction. I found this a particularly appealing part of the scheme as it gave you a real insight into life as a trainee.

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

    • I mainly used skills I have already developed (i.e. researching) but it was useful in consolidating those skills.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and there was a real sense that everyone got along with eachother.

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

    • HR were extremely well organised in organising events, making sure we had work to do and being generally approachable.

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

    • N/A

    0/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Choosing a firm is very much a personal choice but, from my experience, I would find it very enjoyable to be a part of the firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

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

    • The office is located in Liverpool street...kind of speaks for itself.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Some activities were organised for us (bowling etc).

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

London

June 2011

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