Vacation Scheme Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • I would thoroughly recommend taking part in the Vacation Scheme at Walker Morris! It provides a great insight to day-to-day life in the firm and the culture working there.

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

    • I was sat in the Planning department, everyone was friendly and helpful in trying to find tasks for me to do. I felt I was given some real research to do rather than just busy work.

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

    • For the week we are allocated a Supervisor and a Trainee to help us through, and although my Supervisor was away for part of the week on an Inquiry, I received regular emails checking in on me.

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

    • Even just a week working there has allowed for a greater insight into the business relationships that develop with clients than the whole three years of Law School. Going forward I will be looking to develop these skills throughout my LPC.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We were given a loose timetable at the beginning of the week in a booklet to hold onto. The way it was structured allowed for time to individually seek work and get to know members of the team, whilst also having allocated events to branch out further.

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

    • All Trainees that I have met have known one another outside work and seem to be more than just colleagues. This is extremely encouraging and I feel as though if I were able to work here the atmosphere allows for more than just a professional relationship between employees, a social life is encouraged.

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

    • I feel the week has been focussed on getting to know the firm and understanding I you think you'd fit in as an individual, the training side at this stage is more about understanding how the firm works and operates.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • The scheme places you right in the middle of the action, undertaking several different tasks and attending meetings.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I feel that the culture at Walker Morris is evident from day one, they're an open firm without hierarchical issues of power. The Trainees can approach Partners at any point due to the one office location, and this defines the over all culture.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The week helped me determine that this is definitely the right career path for me.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £175

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

    • Yes, the timetable scheduled several social events and a drinks evening.

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

    • Rather informal and friendly.

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

    • Yes, and we were even invited to attend some of their activities.

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

    • Without a doubt.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

June 2018

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