Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Great experience

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

    • Very respected given I was only a vacation scheme student

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

    • The right amount ie lots when needed but left to get on with it to a certain extent as well.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was given an appropriate number of tasks to keep me busy without overloading me.

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

    • The right amount given my abilities in my opinion.

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Lots to take into the future and onwards as a Linklaters employee

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A professional atmosphere that still had character and fun - a great balance.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Ran smoothly with all events going off without a hiccup.

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

    • Plenty of time from very experienced and important people was invested.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I have a job offer and have accepted it.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Just the right amount - a great bunch!

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

    • Expensive but decent reimbursement paid for this.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good and varied but obviously expensive.

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

    • Societies for everything - a huge range.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

November 2011

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