Summer Vacation Scheme Student Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

    • Very structured week with numerous social events organised with trainees, associates and partners. The people are extremely nice as well.

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

    • In my second seat, I felt that more could have been done to give me more work and more involvement within the department. Felt a bit of a burden sometimes!

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

    • HR were always there to look after you and take any questions you had. The trainees were always helpful and welcomed questions.

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

    • In my first seat I was always kept busy doing useful work. However, in the second department there were some days where I was actively looking for work and not being given any!

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

    • We were given a Business project to do during the two weeks within groups of 6. For this we had to organise meetings outside of work hours and then had to present our business ideas at the end of two weeks. This really gave you a sense of responsibility for looking after things yourselves.

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

    • We had numerous talks from all sides of the law firm - IT, Marketing, HR and the lawyers. This really gave me an insight into the mechanics of a commercial law firm which I did not even consider before. I believe the business project really helped build my business instinct and improved my presentation skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The open-planned nature of the office really made you feel as though everyone was equal, even if it made it slightly hard/awkward in terms of knowing who was a partner and who was not! However, there was a real welcoming atmosphere that other firms definitely lack.

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

    • At the start of the week we were given numerous talks informing us of the events over the two weeks. We were also given a run-down of each day, and where we would be going, in a 'Welcome pack' which was extremely clear and useful.

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

    • The numerous talks and social events that RPC put together showed a lot of investment in us.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • They have a number of vacation scheme places, and in terms of Trainees that the firm take on after the 2 years of training, the firm boasts 100% last year!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone got on really well and we went for a drink after work each of the Fridays.

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

    • Commuted from my home in Surrey!

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

    • Middle of London so can't complain...obviously a little pricey in terms of going out for a drink after work though!

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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