Vacation Scheme Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Really loved the placement. It was a true insight in to being a Solicitor and gave me the opportunity to experience working for Shoosmiths.

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

    • Everyone made an effort to talk to me on a daily basis and the trainees were really friendly and helpful. This made the interview more relaxed because I had already spoken to the members of staff.

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

    • I felt i was given lots of support and guidance. My buddy was really helpful and helped me manage the task and work I was set throughout the week.

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

    • I was constantly given work to do but never felt overloaded. When I didn't have much to do the mini project ensured I was bury. This was really fun!

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt the level of responsibility was good because I had the change to complete the work of a trainee solicitor but had the added assurance that it would be thoroughly checked. I had complete responsibility of my mini project and could spend as much time as I needed to complete this.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The main skills i developed were drafting, note taking, editing and letter writing.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • The office atmosphere was fun and relaxed, We had daily biscuits, tea and all the members of staff made an effort to talk to each other about hobbes outside of work.

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

    • Very organised. Samantha Hope was really informative and helpful before the placement started. i felt very comfortable about starting the placement.

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

    • One thing I learnt about Shoosmiths is that the firm really does invest in their employees. Trainees are given the chance to go on secondments, choose their departments and socialise with different offices.

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

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

    • i have a training contract with Shoosmiths and was delighted when I receieved the call.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good balance. Not too much but trainees seem to be encouraged to socialise together.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • I wanted to take part in sports teams but there wasn't any games during my scheme.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

East Midlands

November 2011

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