Winter Vacation Scheme Placement Student Review

by Squire Patton Boggs

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I have thoroughly enjoyed the placement scheme. Everybody at the firm has been approachable and supportive. The tasks I have been given have been challenging but very engaging and have enabled me to experience the real work that takes place in a commercial law firm. There have been several really enjoyable and beneficial social events to speak to partners, associates and trainees at the firm from various departments. These events have helped me to learn about multiple departments and the interconnections between different areas of commercial law. The presentation we had to prepare for was a useful activity but the question seemed very broad and I think that being the presentation information and doing it on the same day would be more beneficial.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I have felt valued throughout my placement and have been given quality work and independence. At the same time I have been made to really feel like a part of the firm already and have been given advice or support when needed. The current trainees have been particularly accomodating and have shared their experiences with all of the placement attendees. My own supervisor has been very helpful and helped me to settle in right from the first day of the placement.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Lots of support was provided.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have already graduated but the skills I have developed will certainly be useful in my future career. The information I have received will be of great assistance on future placements and will be helpful in the early stages of my career as I have gained a practical understanding of commercial legal work.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Other than the first day, which was unfortunately affected by weather conditions it has been well structured with lots of tasks and social events organised thorughout the week.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The general atmosphere was friendly, positive and upbeat despite many of the staff having tight deadlines and busy schedules.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Only a 1 week placement so there hasn't been much time for this but for a short period of time there has been a reasonable amount of time invested in providing those on placement with devlopment of e.g. research skills.

    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?
  • To a great extent. The opportunity to spend time in a department and to carry out actual work has been very helpful in that regard.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • A great deal.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Overall it was extremely valuable and confirmed my choice of career path.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • I was paid well for taking part in the placement.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes, there were multiple pre-arranged networking events organised specifically for the benefit of those on the scheme.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very useful and relatively informal. Everybody was happy to answer questions and talk about their role and their work.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes we were informed about these at the netwroking events and by the current trainees.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes, definitely.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Property Management

West Midlands

December 2017


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