Vacation Placement Student Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I would definitely recommend the placement scheme if anyone is interested in Walker Morris. You really get a feel for the actual firm.

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

    • They always gave me work that they actually needed doing, as opposed to just for the sake of it. Were always grateful that I'd tried even when it wasn't perfect.

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

    • Even though I was there on a really busy week, my supervisor managed to have a number of chats with me about what to do and more importantly how I was doing. I felt it was good to receive this feedback so I could improve.

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

    • Although sometimes given a number if tasks at once it was all about prioritising and I did manage to get everything done without having to stay for hours,

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

    • I was given responsibility in doing the work, but it was obviously checked and altered before it was used.

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

    • The two training sessions with BPP and College of Law were useful and I feel will be beneficial in the long run.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and always made time for a chat, but they worked very hard too.

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

    • Had a timetable given to us before the week started and everything followed that. The department also knew I was there and had some brief information about me.

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

    • I think the week is more about you deciding if you could work at Walker Morris, and Walker Morris deciding if you fit in.

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • 3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was really sociable and we went out for drinks nearly every night.

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

    • Leeds is well priced for students.

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

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

    • Walker Morris were holding a charity dinner that we were invited along to. This was outside or vac scheme opportunities.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2011

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