Insight Review at Stephenson Harwood

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Thoroughly enjoyed the week spent at the firm. The entire process was professionally undertaken with a number of informative talks and presentations. My seat was interesting and all those that worked in the area were welcoming and happy for me to get involved where possible.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Felt I was treated exactly as a trainee would be and offered real work that needed to be done.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Supervisors were clear and instructive though as a student who has yet to undertake the LPC, perhaps sometimes needed greater direction in task.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

With preparation for the assessment centre, written task and work given by a number of associates, I always had plenty to be getting on with.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

A fair amount, what I would expect to be given to a trainee.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Having just started the GDL, great opportunity to put the legal theory into practice which will aid me in the rest of my studies.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Friendly and open. All staff were happy to help and let you get the most out of the experience.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Professional from start to finish.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Clearly had spent time considering what would be most beneficial to us and a number of staff gave up time to speak to interns.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 0/10

• There were no perks with this insight

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Very appealing, the firm is a well run and exciting place to be. Opportunities abroad as well as quality training means future employment would be very desirable.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good opportunity to go out for drinks with other trainees during the week and was offered to chance to get involved in the firm football team.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

City of London isn't the cheapest but were told good places to go for a deal.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Went along to firm football team.

Review 31/37 for Stephenson Harwood

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