Insight Review at Mayer Brown International LLP

The Role

Role Description

I was seated in two departments. My first week was spent in Construction Litigation and my second was in IP. My daily duties consisted of conducting due diligence on construction contracts, researching various topics and law, visiting the RCJ and attending training sessions.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The whole experience was fantastic - I really felt they were giving us an indepth experience of how the firm functions. The HR department genuinely cared about how we were finding our time here and the various departments were very welcoming,

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Merely because the two departments weren't overly busy at the time of my placement.

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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 8/10

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Review 22/40 for Mayer Brown International LLP

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