Vacation Scheme Review

by Stephenson Harwood

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed the vacation scheme. I thought everything was planned really well, allowing us to get a good balance between experiencing the work and getting to know the people and the culture.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Everyone has been so welcoming. I feel as though I have really contributed to the teams I sat in with the work I did.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • There was enough scope for us to feel independent without feeling lost or overwhelmed.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I have learnt so much from the scheme which will be invaluable for both my degree and my future career. I developed research skills which will help with my degree whilst also gaining an insight into the practical application of law and the way an international law firm functions.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • I had enough time to experience the work in each practice group I sat in which was also balanced with talks to help gain an insight into the work the firm does as a whole. There was also the right amount of social activities so that it wasn't too overwhelming.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Perfect. So many friendly faces who were genuinely interested and wanted to get to know you. I didn't feel like I was being constantly assessed.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Everyone took the time to help me get as much out of the experience as possible.

    5/5

  • 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?
  • I thought each week was a snapshot of the experience you would get starting a seat at the beginning of a training contract.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The culture was apparent from the first day at the firm.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • It consolidated my decision to pursue this career and helped me settle on the things I valued about a firm.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Unfortunately, I spent my earnings on accommodation in the first week.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • I got to know a significant proportion of the trainees and the talks allowed me to meet employees from all practice groups.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The events were timed well throughout the scheme which allowed you to feel comfortable and to get the most out of the events as the scheme progressed.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, we had a talk on Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity and Inclusion at the firm which fully explained the wide range of opportunities the firm facilitates.

    5/5

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

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2018


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