Summer Scheme Student Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • I had a brilliant time on the RPC Summer Scheme. The work I was given was very varied and interesting. I was given more responsibility than expected and was always kept busy!

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

    • I felt very valued during my time on the scheme. Everyone I interacted with was very welcoming and I really felt like part of the firm. I really appreciated the fact that senior members of the team had taken time out of their schedules to provide me with very detailed feedback, insight into their roles and to also speak to me about my wider career aspirations.

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

    • We were assigned a trainee buddy and a supervisor (Partner/Legal Director/Senior Associate). My supervisors were often very busy, but wider members of the team were also very supportive.

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

    • I was able to see how smaller tasks fit into the 'bigger picture' and learnt about the practical realities of being a lawyer. The work given was challenging and really pushed me out of my comfort zone.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The Scheme was very well organised. We were placed into two seats over the two weeks and my preferences had been taken into account. There were so many networking opportunities to learn more about the firm's other departments. The socials were also great too!

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very welcoming, friendly and encouraging.

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

    • At the end of each week we were able to have 'review' meetings with our supervisors where constructive feedback was given.

    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?

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

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • There were plenty of opportunities to network within the firm. The graduate recruitment had organised a number of sessions that exposed us to all of the firm's departments. As well as this, the firm's 'coffee culture' meant that organising informal meetings with lawyers/trainees/support staff was highly encouraged.

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

    • 4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, we learnt about the firm's Allies Network, sports teams, choir and trainee business blog.We were also able to participate in a trainee business blog competition.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

August 2018

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