Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • This was a really enjoyable placement; both the work and the people were great.

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

    • Although I wasn't capable of doing complicated tasks, I still felt I was able to help and the teams were very encouraging.

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

    • The Graduate Recruitment team organised everything so well and the supervisors also looked after me well.

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

    • There were times when I didn't have too much to do but there was always something interesting to look at in terms of documents or the internal website etc.

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

    • Although my work was always checked, I felt I was given a good amount of responsibility considering that I was only on a 2 week placement.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • They will be very helpful when I begin my legal career.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good. Everybody left their door open and there was always something social going on.

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

    • Extremely well. I cannot fault the organisation.

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

    • The firm has shown a deep commitment to providing first class training and development, even apparent from just a short placement.

    5/5
  • 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 difficult to judge but my chances are much better having done this placement!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes very good, and the placement students are encouraged to socialise even when there isn't an organised event to attend

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

    • Although London is expensive, the firm paid for most of the social events which saved us all a great deal.

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

    • Very good, although we only experienced it a couple of times. The potential is very obvious!

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

    • Yes, trainees and associates invited us to other events outside of the "organised fun"

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2011

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