Winter Vacation Scheme Review

by Squire Patton Boggs

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • It was a brillaint experience. I think I had a fair insight into what life is like at Squire Patton Boggs as a trainee.

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

    • Completely. I was given 'real' work that I was trusted to complete, but my supervisor was willing to help if I struggled. Those around me were willing to sit down with me and talk me through the work they wanted to complete,

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

    • My supervisor checked in with me everyday to ensure I was coping OK. There was also a partner who I sat with who was helpful in making sure I had a steady flow of work.

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

    • This last weeks experience will definitely filter through to life as a trainee. My researching and drafting skills are much stronger compared to the start of the week.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We were given the timetable at the start of the week. We stuck to the timetable completely, there was no 'surprises'.

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

    • Brillioant. Comparing it to another vac scheme I have completed, I could certainly tell the differece. The people in the office made a fun and enjoyable place to work. The days went so quick!

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

    • The firm allowed me to spend time with trainees, associates and partners.

    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?

    • I now have a clear insihgt as to what life would be like as a trainee as SPB.

    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?

    • This was the reaosn I wanted to attend the firm: to truly understand daily life and I now feel like I understand this.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £250 for Leeds.

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

    • 2 networking lunches and one social on the evening

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

    • Great fun, we were invited to the Christmas party and the whole office was in attendance

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

    • Lots of pro bono and volunteering activites. SPB has a charity of the year for whom they raise funds for.

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

    • Yes!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

International

December 2017

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