Internship Review at Block & Co

The Role

Role Description

Legal analysis, working with clients and barristers in court, office tasks and transferring data.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A fantastic company to gain real hands on experience with. The people and friendly and down to earth with a good work ethic and sense of humour. I would always recommend this company to people seeking an internship within the legal sector.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The people are friendly and considerate, they are always willing to help. That said there is a degree of autonomy and independence given in which to grow and form your own opinions.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There is always someone who you can turn to and ask for help, and the instructions for your tasks are given in a clear and constructive ( but not patronising) manner.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

A fair amount of responsibility is given, with checks by senior colleagues to make sure the work is up to scratch.

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

The skills you learn at Block and Co Solicitors and readily transferable and are vital to a career in the law.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Friendly and relaxed.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

They take the time to develop your skills and you as a person, all with the intention of helping you become trained in a legal profession.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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 10/10

I really got on with my fellow placement student and we are still friends now.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Good. I commuted in every day but what I experienced was value for money and great fun too.

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 5/10

n/a

Review 3/3 for Block & Co

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