Summer Placement Scheme student Review

by Squire Patton Boggs

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

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

    • Yes, there is no sense of hierarchy. The partners and associates are super friendly and approachable. You assigned trainee buddy introduces you to the other members of the team.

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

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Th insight was really well structured. You are given a detailed timetable for the full two weeks. There is a mix of social events, practice group talks and presentations and interviews during the two weeks. There are also opportunities to attend talks, seminars and workshops.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The culture at the Birmingham office of SPB is great. It is professional and relaxed at the same time.

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

    • 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?

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

    • It helped a lot particulalry because the people at the firm go out of their way to welcome you.

    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?

    • Yes, there were social events, such as bowling and pizza making. There were also welcome and farwell lunches at the beginning and end of the scheme. There was also a summer party that vacation scheme students were invited to.

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

    • Relaxed, chilled out. Only trainess attended so it didn't feel formal at all. The trainees were super friendly and approachable.

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

    • Pro bono, CSR and charity events. Many employees attended networking events specific to their practice groups.

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

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law, Legal/Law

West Midlands

July 2019

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