Winter Placement Scheme Review

by Squire Patton Boggs

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Fantastic experience - everyone is extremely friendly and the firm went the extra mile to make sure the vac scheme students were looked after all week.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • As a week placement student I was expecting to just be given like Mickey Mouse jobs. But I was given challenging work to do that was actually going to contribute to an actual deal which was really exciting and worthwhile in terms of professional development.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • All staff were extremely helpful and we were given a three-tier supervision system to ensure that we didn't feel overwhelmed.

    4/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The experience has confirmed that I definitely want to become a commercial solicitor.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Wish I got to spend more time in department, however, the extra departmental presentations and socials were really fun too.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Really a great firm with a exceptionally talented lawyers and down to earth people.

    5/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I wasn't there for very long but the week I was there, I felt the tasks I was given weren't just made up and actually contributed to something tangible, which I think had a real feel good factor to it in terms of accomplishments.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • I spent a lot of time networking with trainee solicitors in different departments so this allowed me gain a better understanding of what life as a Squires trainee is like.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • As I've said, everybody is really friendly and down to earth and that's very much the culture of the firm.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I was placed in the Corporate department and I found this an interesting area that I want to explore further.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • This was a paid placement of £250

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • There were various socials and departments presentations which allowed me to get to know staff from other floors.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The Christmas party was really enjoyable and the departmental presentations we were given were a helpful way to learn about other practices as well as network with the people.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Squire's trainees are very involved in the social activities, as well as pro bono and getting involved in initiatives to network with and help aspiring lawyers that are still at university.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I love this experience so much, and if I don't get a training contract this time round, I will be applying again next year.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

West Midlands

December 2016

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