Internship Review at Nabarro

The Role

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Really enjoyable and very interesting

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was made to feel very welcome and by the end of the three weeks I very definitely felt part of the team.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The scheme was much better structured than anywhere I have been previously. It was always clear what each assessment was geared towards and we were given plenty of guidance and support throughout the three weeks, whether this be from HR, our departments, our buddies or the support staff.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I had loads of work and was incredily busy throughout my placement

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was given the responsibility of completing tasks ahead of relatively short deadlines for client meetings etc. This included general file management as well as drafting Grounds of Resistance for submission to the Tribunal

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 now have a much better understanding of the various areas of law and the way in which law firms function. I have also built up my own skills, in particular interpersonal skills and time management.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

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 7/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Fingers crossed...

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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?

Make sure you are enthusiastic, listen carefuly to any instructions, remember names and faces, and enjoy yourself!

Review 75/75 for Nabarro

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