Summer Vacation Scheme Intern Review

by Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Really gave a valuable insight into what it is actually like to be working in a commercial law firm.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • People at Simmons & Simmons are great. They're genuinely nice people and really understanding and approachable.

    5/5

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

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I wasn't too busy which was good, although you can tell by observing the lawyers how busy and stressful it can get.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given some responsibility which was enough for a person at my level.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I think the time it takes for me to read things has improved.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • 4/5

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

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

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    5/5

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

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • 5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • 3/5

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

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

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2012


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