Internship Review at Taylor Wessing

The Role

Role Description

Reviewing documents, producing summaries of government papers/industry publications, drafting e-mails to clients, reviewing instructions to counsel, visiting court

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

A good scheme that combined a great quality of work with some of the best social events of any comparable scheme in the City

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I was entrusted with some fairly complex pieces of work.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Management were on hand to guide and help me, but I happened to be placed in a department that was very busy so I received less than others

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

In one department I was very busy, and in another I was practically workless for one day

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

A good degree of responsibility, including producing department-wide briefings on a topic and chairing a small meeting

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 learnt very useful drafting skills, and (perhaps more importantly) some very good tips on networking

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Quite a few people were on holiday which dampened the atmosphere somewhat, but generally all levels of the firm interacted well.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

It was well organised, with clear goal setting for the applicants and a good amount of time set aside for a project that had to be completed and for social events. My only criticism would be the fact that you change departments after one week, which doesn't afford you the chance to embed yourself in a department and discover exactly what it's like.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The company did try to give me as stimulating and interesting work as possible, however in the quieter department I was in it was very difficult to provide this.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Only 15 out of 40 vacation scheme students are be taken on, which is pretty low compared to other law firms.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A fantastic social scene, with the early morning briefings giving a great opportunity to bond, in addition to well thought-out post-work social events.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

It will come as no shock that central London costs are high

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

A good mix of bars and clubs, and the firm also frequently paid for transport for us to visit other areas of London

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Plenty of sports and pro-bono work, and also opportunities to have a quick pint with the trainees after work

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?

A very well-organised and thoroughly enjoyable scheme. Just bear in mind that what seem a social event is just as much a recruitment exercise as the formal assessments. Try to meet as many people as possible, and offer yourself around your department so that you can work for as many people as possible.

Review 3/11 for Taylor Wessing

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