Legal Undergraduate Review

by Volkswagen Financial Services

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Really enjoyed my placement and would recommend it to anyone who studies law.

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

    • My direct team have been amazing, so welcoming and I have felt involved for the whole duration of my year.

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

    • My manager has been great, easy to talk to about anything and would feel comfortable to raise anything with her.

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

    • Usually the 'right balance' however my department is very reactive to the Company's need therefore business can vary.

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

    • I have been given the task of managing areas within the department and managing my own work load.

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

    • The skills I have learnt during my placement will be applied during my working career and during my final year at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

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

    • Company Car

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

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

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

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

    • 3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Legal/Law

South East

June 2018

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