Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

3.8/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    2.5

    About You

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

    • I found the placement valuable as it involved a variety of different tasks and I received detailed feedback.

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

    • I felt valued as many employees took an interest in what i've been doing and where I want to go with my career. I also felt valued by Graduate Recruitment who gave detailed feedback and asked if I was planning on applying to the firm in the future.

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

    • I had two supervisors and felt well supported throughout the week.

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

    • I believe the people skills, legal knowledge and confidence I gained from this placement will aid me substantially in my future career.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The placement was structured rigorously from the start and maintained throughout.

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

    • The atmosphere in my department struck a good balance between friendly, sociable and quiet/busy.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • My supervisor spent at least an hour a day supporting my, giving me tasks, reviewing them and providing me with feedback. He also organised catch up sessions where he asked me how I was doing and how I could contribute more.

    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?

    • The atmosphere in the firm was friendly, the firm had a good work/life balance and the work itself was rather interesting.

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

    • The support i received during my placement epitomised the non-hierarchical and supportive culture of the firm.

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

    • 4/5

    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?

    • The opportunities for networking were limited given that the placement was only a week long and many of the employees were busy.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There were a few social events which I got involved in.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes. Shoosmiths offer great sport, charity, and general social activities outside of work.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

West Midlands

October 2017

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