Summer Scheme Student Review

by Nabarro (now CMS)

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Good networking opportunities, decent work experience, friendly colleagues, good canteen

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

    • My colleagues were professional and respectful of summer students.

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

    • Not just my supervisor but other people gave me guidance and work. It's more realistic that way and it allowed me to work with more people and prove myself more.

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

    • The scheme is designed to keep you rather busy but not crazily so. Each person's experience is different though, as I heard, some are really extreme.

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

    • The work was at the right level. They do take into account which stage you are at (2nd year, or post LPC, etc..)

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

    • Great exposure to real work and law firm culture. This is no walk in the park though. It's for real and rather hard.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Reasonably friendly, very busy.

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

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

    • There was a quick networking skills training which was helpful to some extent.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • This is a decent place to work (not glamorous, in a good way).

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • My group was very friendly and balanced.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

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

    • What nightlife?

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

    • Sports, music (there is a house band)

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2011

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