Insight Review at Mayer Brown International LLP

The Role

Role Description

Seeing how the firm is run and helping with various tasks

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Although very short, I could not have asked for a more pleasant environment.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Always welcomed. Gained some good insight into the commercial world, form responses to questions and helpful pointers.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Not hugely busy, although this was partly because there was little time at a desk during which to be given work!

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Again, very difficult to be given much responsibility when you are only there for three days!

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

The information I have gained and opinions I have been given should be very valuable in the application process.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Hundreds of social functions to attend - had a blast!

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Fantastic, given this was the first time it has been run

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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 9/10

Very appealing - I will be applying very soon!

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Yes, although the week before Christmas is a good week for that!

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Obviously very expensive.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Yes!

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?

Very helpful, although in three days it is only possible to gain an idea of the atmosphere of the firm and talk to some interesting people. It is not possible to really learn anything about the law.

Review 34/40 for Mayer Brown International LLP

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