Summer Clerk Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • A good mix of challenge and enjoyment.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The majority of colleagues were friendly and approachable, regardless of seniority.

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

    • Enthusiastic support from supervisors.

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

    • Heavily dependent on how busy the department was as a whole.

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

    • Given a reasonable degree of responsibility, given relative lack of legal / commercial experience.

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

    • Training in presentation skills was particularly useful, and very relevant for humanities degrees. General organisational and IT skills also developed.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere in both departments that I worked in.

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

    • Well organised scheme and good communication from grad. recruitment.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Firm willing to invest heavily in personal training and development.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • An organisation that I would want to work for.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good social scene / events, and everyone got on well.

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

    • Cheaper accomodation recommended by the firm.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Few opportunities to get involved with sports teams.

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012

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