Internship Review at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP

The Role

Role Description

Research tasks, generally followed by organising your results to present to another either verbally or in a file. Attending client meetings and taking the attendance notes, to be typed up afterwards. Reading documents for background information in preparation for client and team meetings. Creating documents to be placed in the client file, usually after an associate checked your work.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good amount of work which remained diverse and, at times, intellectually challenging.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Numerous remarks made indicated that my help was appreciated, tand hat I had saved colleagues from working in the weekend.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Excellent induction day gave me access to a sizeable support structure

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Obviously the nature and complexity of the work, as well as the amount being received, constantly changed and thus so did my workday.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I was given responsibility suitable for my experience and education.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Drafting, writing, research, logistical and interviewing skills were all acquired through my personal work or from observing others.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

RPC's open plan offices lends itself to a friendly atmosphere in which it is easy to have a few words or passing chat with colleagues.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

They kept exactly to the plan arranged at the start of the placement.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

There were skills sessions and departmental talks that I attended, for which time-precious associates took time to do.

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

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

While our socialising was arranged as part of our placement, it was clear that the trainees at RPC frequently socialise together.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

London is an expensive place to live, the more so the close to the City you go.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

I only saw parts of it, but the surrounding area is vibrant at night.

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

★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 1/10

The placement did not last long enough to be engaged in such activities.

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