Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Had a really great time, the people are lovely and the vac scheme is very well organised. There's the opportunity to sit in two departments which gives you a broad understanding of the firm and a chance to get involved in lots of different work. Excellent socials too.

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

    • Everyone is very friendly, and will take the time to get to know you. Got introduced to plenty of people, and everyone is happy to answer any questions you have.

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

    • Principals give lots of support but also give you the opportunity to get on with work independently. Trainees are always around to answer any other questions you have, or don't want to ask someone more senior.

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

    • It was quite varied, but mostly had enough work to do without having to stay too late. Sometimes a bit quieter, but there were other things to do in that time.

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

    • Given a good amount of responsibility, particularly on research tasks where you work independently. There are excellent resources which makes taking responsibility for your own work, and finding answers yourself, quite easy.

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

    • Lots of training and workshops about the legal profession generally which will be useful in future. Chance to develop research and communication skills, and think from different perspectives, which will all be useful at university and after.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Really fun environment, everyone is very chatty and relaxed. Drinks trolley on a Friday night is a good way to get to know people socially.

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

    • Exceptionally well organised, with a variety of time in the office, lectures and socials. Lots of support from Grad Recruitment.

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

    • Workshops on a variety of skills and a good amount of feedback on work done.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would be a great firm to work for.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very social, and we spent plenty of time together outside official vac-scheme socials. Often went out after socials to continue the fun!

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

    • Central London so reasonably expensive, but found some cheaper places and got loads of free food/drink throughout the vac scheme.

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

    • Really good and easy to travel to other places in Central London.

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

    • Made a real effort to get vac-schemers involved with sports teams, and lots of people attended department summer parties.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law

London

July 2012

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