Internship

Role Description

About You

1. To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?

I thoroughly enjoyed this virtual experience! These are unprecedented times and thus, needing to go virtual was not an ideal way to have an internship, but the graduate recruitment team nonetheless fulfilled my initial expectations and beyond. The scheduled events were all insightful and definitely gave me a clearer view of my career aspirations.

5/5

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

I felt extremely valued by the firm based on all the initiatives they took to give us full exposure and an enjoyable time. Not only were various social initiatives taking, but they also gave us a broader view of all the support network available to us.

5/5

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3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the virtual experience?

There was fantastic support available. For example, when I had IT trouble, graduate recruitment was quick to respond. Further, when I had questions about a specific department, I was immediately put in contact with a respective trainee in that department.

5/5

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

I short 5 days, I learnt skills that will remain with me throughout my studies and beyond. I learnt how to better work collaboratively, I learnt how to take initiative, and I learnt how to network. Regarding the information I received, not only was it extremely insightful regarding A&O, but also a general career in international law.

5/5

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The Company

5. How well structured was the virtual experience?

It was well structured- all the events and meetings were given advance in order to ensure we log in on time. In addition, there were enough events to keep us busy but nonetheless, enough time to allow us to take our own initiatives in meetings as well as to work on our assignments.

5/5

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6. How was the general atmosphere during your virtual experience?

The general environment was enjoyable and supportive throughout the virtual scheme.

5/5

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

To a great extent- they never stopped making us feel appreciated and at place.

5/5

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8. To what extent did the virtual experience help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

Significantly, as I was given various opportunities to talk to trainees who had just begun their work and were able to offer insights on the adjustment.

5/5

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9. How much did the virtual experience help you in understanding the company culture?

It was extremely helpful. Naturally, nothing virtually can ever replace the effect you would get in person, but it was done to its best ability possible

5/5

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

Incredible- I was presented with opportunties I did not even know were available to me.

5/5

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Everything Else

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

They paid us for the entire week for our work, even though it was moved virtually.

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

There were plenty of opportunities given- not only scheduled but also if further networking was desired.

5/5

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13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

They were brilliant- it allowed us to ask plenty of questions but. also get a sense for the firm's culture.

5/5

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

Most definitely- I found out about their pro bono work which I am excited to engage in as well as their social initiatives to combat inequality.

5/5

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15. Would you recommend this virtual experience to a friend?

I most definitely would- it was an invaluable experience.

5/5

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