Insight Review at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP

The Role

Role Description

During my open day I was given a tour of the offices, presentations about what the firm did and what a training contract would like at RPC, a lunch with mix of Partners, Associates and current trainees, we were also taken up to a department to see what a solicitor did and ask questions.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Everyone - at every level - was really friendly and willing to answer questions.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

You felt like people wanted you to be there, and actively sought to get to know you.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

As it was one day this does not really apply.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

As it was one day this does not really apply.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

As it was one day this does not really apply.

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 presentations about what the firm did and what trainees did at the firm was really useful and helped me understand what being a trainee solicitor in a City firm is like.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone was really friendly, approachable and helpful.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very well organised. All the different activities flowed smoothly. Particularly as the firm has just moved offices.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Despite it being a day you felt they were investing a lot of time in you, particularly having partners attend the lunch.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• National Travel

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I choose to accept a training contract with this firm mainly because of the open day, and the fact the firm was the same on my assessment centre.

Other Information

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Not really applicable as was only there a day - but am aware the vacation scheme students had a social scene.

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

However, the firm is a City based law firm so this is not surprising.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Good - there are a number of pubs, restaurants and bars within walking distance of the office. The office also benefits from being on St Katharine's Dock which is always nice on a summer's evening.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Not really applicable as only there one day.

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?

I not only accept a training contract with this firm, but I also accepted a newly qualified position with the firm AND my thoughts on the firm with regard to how friendly, approachable and helpful the people are has not changed. There is lots to get involved with at the firm from charity work, sports teams and other social activities.

Review 2/27 for Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP

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