Insight Review at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP

The Role

Role Description

Carrying out the usual tasks of a trainee solicitor. This included legal research, bundling and a court visit.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Well structured and a nice mix between social events and actual office work.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was given some great work and treated like a real employee.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Most of our support came from the trainees, who were hugely helpful and gave us most of our work.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We had work most of the time, and when we didn't we had a business project to work on so we were never left twiddling our thumbs.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

For the most part, we were given the work of trainees with the same responsibility.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The time management skills picked up in balancing the business project, the socials and the office work will be invaluable.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As an open plan office everyone was willing to chat and I never felt intimidated approaching a partner.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very well structured. We were given a timetable at the beginning and it was kept to throughout the scheme without exception.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It felt more like the first two weeks of a job than work experience and we were invited to training sessions both for us specifically as well as the more general ones.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very, it's just a matter of whether they'll employ me!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

We were busy with our project most of the time, but they were a good bunch and everyone turned up to the socials

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

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

Based in central London, the accommodation and food etc was unavoidably expensive.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

The bars nearby are good and you can get anywhere in London easily.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The firm was open to brining summer scheme students to sports events etc.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

You'll get some money for lunches and all socials are paid for, making the London life a little bit more affordable.

Review 22/27 for Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP

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