Student Review

by Jones Day

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Well organised, friendly firm, and I got the feeling I was making a real contribution to real work

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

    • Nobody too busy to talk to you

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

    • I was encouraged to find my own work, supervision was there if I needed it but otherwise I was free to do my own thing

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

    • Busy at times, but I was encouraged to seek out as much work as I wanted- so this wasn't the firm's fault

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

    • I felt there was a good balance between being able to work independently on important issues and having someone there to check over and comment on what you had contributed

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

    • I learnt a lot of transferable skills alongside the things I learnt about the firm and the people who work there

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly and laid back

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

    • Very well organised and structured

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

    • I felt the firm took me, and what I had to offer, seriously

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Competition is fierce and there are a lot of talented people on the vacation scheme, hopefully they offer me a training contract!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We organised a few nights out amongst ourselves

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Normal for London

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

    • Covent Garden and Chinatown are on the firm's doorstep- no complaints

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The pro bono work was really interesting

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2012

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