Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • It was great to get an insight into the work of a commerical law firm and I enjoyed seeing what I will hopefully be doing in the future.

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

    • Everybody was very friendly, I simply rated it a 7 becaue 'like family' seems a little strong.

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

    • I was given feedback on all the work I did but sometimes I think it is hard for busy people to find work at the right level and explain it.

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

    • It really varied, some days I had lots to do, other days hardly anything. I still enjoyed it as I did legal researc for myself and read the legal press. I also had an assessment centre at the end of the placement so I used my free time to prepare for this.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • It was only a 2 week placement so I was hardly expecting responsibility. I attended some client meetings and drinks with other firms so it was nice to be invited to those.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The point of a placement like this is to see how well you fit into the firm. It's basically a 2 week job interview. All the exposure to areas of law I have had is invaluable, regardless of ending up at this firm or not.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and sociable.

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

    • The most organised placement I have done. We had clear timetables of where to go and when etc.

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

    • People give up their time to talk to you/set you work. However, it is only 2 weeks so there is a limit.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I picked 5 because I don't know, we did an assessment day, find out in 2 weeks.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • I really got on well with the other students.

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

    • I'm from the North of England so London seems expensive to me.

    1/5
  • 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?

    • Drinks and events every week.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2011

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