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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I had a great time at the CMS Aberdeen office. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I was given a variety of interesting and challenging work, and my buddy in the program really took her time to explain the background information to each task. The trainees were all willing to answer any questions I had

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I was given a variety of interesting and challenging work which was part of the actual work the trainees had to do themselves. The idea was to contribute as much as we could to

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • The amount of guidance and support I received during the insight was incredible. We had IT training and workshops on presentation skills and negotiation skills on our first day which was really helpful. My buddy and her fellow trainees were always ready to answer any questions about trainee life and the legal profession in general.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Being immersed in a law firm, albeit just for a few days, was incredibly eye-opening and inspiring for an aspiring lawyer.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The programme was very well structured. We had some trainings on the first day, trainee panel on the second day, and presentation and farewell drinks on the last day.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The general atmosphere in the office was quite relaxed.

    5/5

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

  • 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?
  • 5/5

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

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

    Everything Else

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

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • 4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • 4/5

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

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

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Scotland

April 2017


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