Summer Vacation Placement Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It was an enjoyable experience from beginning to the end of my placement.

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

    • My colleagues were welcoming and helpful. I could always ask questions and I had many members of staff asking me for their assistance.

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

    • The support was fantastic. My supervisor was always around to make sure that I knew what I was doing and to help if I had any questions.

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

    • It was the perfect balance as the work that I was given was enough to keep me busy, but I also had enough time to communicate with other colleagues which is very important for a placement.

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

    • A fair amount of responsibility was given to me as all of the work that I was doing contributed to work that solicitors were dealing with. I was given jobs that included research, drafting, proof reading, and client contact.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills that I have learnt have helped me to improve the work that I do in my current legal job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a good atmosphere that mixed hard work with conversation and colleagues were very friendly which is a massive example of the culture of the firm.

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

    • The placement was set up very nicely, from application to the telephone interview. Once on the placement, I was given a welcome pack with tools that I may need for my week, plus sessions pre-arranged such as lunches, interviews and presentation times.

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

    • The training was fantastic, one day during my placement consisted of Developing Lawyer Training. The firm also gave me everything that I would need to be able to work at my best during my time with them. I had many jobs to do so my knowledge grew with every task.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • I would love to have a job at Shoosmiths, my time there was unforgettable.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Nearly everybody there knew one another and they were very friendly. They would have evening events, meet for lunches, sport such as a netball team.

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

    • Thames Valley is reasonable in prices compared to London.

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

    • I know the town well and the night life is good.

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

    • I believe that there is time to maintain other commitments outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

South East

July 2012

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