Internship Review at Nabarro

The Role

Role Description

During my three weeks in the department I took on a number of activities. I undertook a range of research tasks, from simple questions to more complex ones which involved reading cases, looking up guidance documents and legislation. I was even able to attend a meeting with a very important client and take notes. As my time drew on I was involved in more practical work, I drafted documents as well as helping to support the team in preparing documents for the clients to reevaluate the properties they held.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was very tough and challenging but incredibly enjoyable, this was aided by the social events and importantly the individuals I was surrounded by. The vacation schemers were great fun, as were the members of the firm I was able to meet.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

As I took on more practical tasks I actually enabled my colleagues to meet deadlines that they otherwise would not have been able to. I felt I was truly valued.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I had an excellent supervisor, regardless of how busy she was, she was never too busy to hear my questions or support me on my work. Indeed at points I had to remind her how busy she was and that I didn't want to waste her time with some of my work!

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was incredibly busy throughout my time, but this meant the time went by very quickly. At times I felt incredibly busy but this was because of the extra project and social events, however merely required managing to balance your time.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Quite a lot of responsibility, my research was valued and I was trusted with a range of work.

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

I learnt a lot of basic skills, how to balance tasks, how to say no to work when I had too much on. On a more specific note I had practice on research, writing memos, letters and I felt each time I did one piece of work I learnt from it.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

It was an incredibly busy office which meant there wasn't much time to have fun, but the members of staff got along very well and were very friendly.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I thought the experience was very well organised, I knew exactly where to be and what I was doing. This was all scheduled in advance so I could schedule my workload around it. However it was not too organised, there was scope to do things of your own.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

They spent two days inducting us so that we could start smoothly. We also spent a lot of time with a range of members of the firm, so I felt their time was really invested in us.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I really enjoyed my time in the organisation and the people I met. If I get offered a job I would take it without hesitation.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone seemed to meet up quite a lot, but it was not so excessive that it left you feeling drained.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Quite expensive, however that may be the fact it is London as opposed to the North where I'm used to spending time.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There are a number of bars to go to in the area around the offices.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

On the vacation scheme there were many scheduled activities outside of work. If I had the opportunity to work for the firm there would be a great deal, depending on which activities you preferred to take up.

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?

An enjoyable but challenging experience, necessary to do to gain a true experience of the firm.

Review 73/87 for Nabarro

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