Vacation Scheme Review

by Jones Day

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Busy, but very enjoyable. Especially good were the organised social events, which included ice-skating, pub trips, and football.

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

    • Although it may be a little daunting trying to figure out how the Jones Day system works (essentially knocking on doors and asking for work), you quickly realise that this is the way that the firm operates, and people are more than happy for you to knock on doors and have a chat.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Vac schemers receive minimal oversight, which is actually not that bad a thing, if you don't like being supervised for tasks which you can complete by yourself.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • 9am - 6pm on average, with a 40 minute lunch. Some people stayed longer.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Everything done by the vac schemers was important to the firm, and needed completing, whether by us or a trainee. I never felt that I was given unimportant work.

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

    • Picked up lots of useful skills, especially as a non-lawyer.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Quiet and hard-working atmosphere.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Organisation was excellent. I always knew what I was doing.

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

    • I'm not sure how other firms work, but at Jones Day I was surprised by how much of an interest the partners take in you as a vac schemer. Even the most senior partners spent time explaining how to do work.

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

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

    • Recruit a good number each year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most of us got on really well, and I made some good friends.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I managed to live with a friend, but I imagine local accommodation would be pretty expensive, although Jones Day gave advice about booking university rooms.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Many Christmas corporate parties!

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • All the work was, understandably, in the office.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

February 2012

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