Vacation Scheme Student Review

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Very well organised and the work provided was of a high level.

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

    • Colleagues explained tasks well and were good at providing feedback and making you feel valued.

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

    • My supervisors were happy to answer questions and introduced me to colleagues who could provide me with work.

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

    • I was provided with a perfect amount of work to do in corporate and slightly less in banking.

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

    • I was provided with some work that was going to be sent to or would provide the basis of advice for the client as well as administrative tasks.

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

    • This placement provided me with valuable skills for a career in law.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a good friendly and supportive atmosphere in the office.

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

    • The organisation was excellent.

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

    • The firm invested a lot of time in skills training through activities and talks.

    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?

    • Unknown as of now but the recruiters give the impression that there is a good chance of obtaining a job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The firm organised social events and we organised our own after work drinks. These created a good social scene.

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

    • The firm paid for their events. In terms of student-organised socialising, the location is fairly expensive.

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

    • The area is full of bars and restaurants.

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

    • The firm informed us about sports clubs and organised tours of the City and the Royal Courts of Justice.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2011

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