Insight Review at Stephenson Harwood

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I undertook a one week placement at the firm and greatly enjoyed both the intellectual as well as social aspects.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I shared an office with a senior associate and a trainee and was always included in all discussions. I greatly enjoyed working with the team.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

For each piece of work, I was informed of how it fitted into the bigger picture and thus had a solid understanding of its importance.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I was constantly given interesting work and was never bored or too busy.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

As I was not a trainee nor a fee earner, I had moderate responsibility but that is understandable. Nonetheless, the work that I was given was certainly necessary for the fee earners.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

N/A I had already graduated when I did the placement.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very friendly, enjoyed speaking to and meeting a variety of people.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Well organised, was never lost at any point.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had the opportunity to attend lunch time talks which I found valuable to my overall development.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this insight

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have accepted a training contract with the firm.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very friendly atmosphere.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

N/A

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

N/A

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Yes, for example, the possibility of being involved in sports teams.

Review 30/37 for Stephenson Harwood

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