Vacation Student Review

by Jones Day

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Well structured placement, with great socials. Good working environment.

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

    • I felt valued by the Partners and Associates with whom I worked, which gave me a good insight into a legal career.

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

    • There was a great deal of support from the recruitment team, as well as my trainee supervisor.

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

    • Sometimes there wasn't enough work for all the placement students to be kept busy. The work that I did get was challenging and very informative.

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

    • I was given a great deal of responsibility, and the work I did was valued by those for whom I did it.

    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 helped me greatly with my legal studies.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very professional and supportive.

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

    • Very well organised. Good communication between students and organisers.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There a great deal of investment, including well organised social events for the whole firm.

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

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

    • I was very keen to work for this firm.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The placement students got on well and the socials organised by the firm were fantastic.

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

    • Expensive, but the firm remunerated us well.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Excellent professional/social scene.

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

    • I was involved in pro bono work outside the office which I greatly enjoyed.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

November 2011

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