Internship Review at Mayer Brown International LLP

The Role

Role Description

Two week Easter Vacation Scheme

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very well organised scheme. Trip to Paris was a great highlight. Very friendly HR.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone at the firm is very friendly and welcoming. You feel like part of the firm from day one.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Where needed.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Work doesn't come to you, you have to be proactive and ask for it.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

You gain a good insight into the work that you would be doing as a trainee.

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

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Friendly and welcoming

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Very well organised

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I was invited to training sessions with trainees which was really interesting and useful. Again, you are made to feel like part of the team.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Subsidised Canteen
• Company Parties/Events

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Future prospects are very appealing.

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Excellent social scene. Most people at the firm are very social and like to go out and meet new people.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Expensive but everything was paid for by the firm.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Great bars around the office. You visit a lot of them during social events.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Charity football tournament during the scheme was really good fun.

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?

Students on the scheme come from a range of different universities.

Review 24/40 for Mayer Brown International LLP

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