Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I had a brilliant time. It was genuinely fun. The other people on the scheme were great and the people from the firm we worked with were fantastic too. There were many socials, and all the placement students would go out together aside from those as well. Only reason it doesn't get full marks is that it was still summer and it wasn't a beach.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • People at the firm really made an effort in terms of explaining the way things work but also in terms of finding interesting and real work for you to do and then going through that and thanking you for it. From the partners to the secretaries and trainees, everyone was welcoming and took the time to help us fit in.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisors were both fantastic. They really to the time to explain things to me but also allowed me to get on with tasks in my own way, before then giving me pointers on better time management, or more efficient ways of getting things done.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There were times when I could have maybe had a bit more to do but this is not a reflection of the firm or my supervisors but merely the reality of being a student and not actually being qualified to undertake much of the work that needs to be done.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Enough to feel like I was actually doing work that was needed and helpful, but I was never snowed under or put under too much pressure.

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

    • It was definitely a great insight into how the office environment works. They didn't try to hide the realities of the job from you and the supervision and support that was on offer meant that I feel like I was given a good platform upon which to build.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Definitely a lot more relaxed and fun than an outsider would think. Having said that, it is still an office. People are really down to earth at Linklaters though, success doesn't go to their heads.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I did 4 vacation schemes and linklaters were by far the most organised. HR were always on hand to answer any questions, and there was never any confusion over seat allocations or interviews etc. Everything was very open and transparent.

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

    • Considering it was just a placement and we hadn't yet been selected to join the firm I felt that they really did make an effort. Many extremely senior people took time out of their days to talk to us including the managing partner of the whole firm.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They interviewed everyone for a job and I was fortunate enough to be amongst the 80 odd percent who get offers following the placement. Great conversion rate and very very few people get offers and don't accept, which says it all really.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Still in touch with most of the people from my scheme.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Pricey, but to be expected. They paid us well.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It was in London so there was obviously an endless amount on offer.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Very good I felt. We were able to take part in sports matches for the firm and go along to various other events that they put on, not to mention the social events designed specifically for us.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2011

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