Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Jones Day

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • One of the most enjoyable vac schemes which offers a true reflection of working life in the firm.

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

    • Really friendly trainees who genuinely value your considered opinions. Intellectual discussions with partners on the legal technicalities of certain issues.

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

    • The nature of the training here is that the onus is on you to get work. Thus, it is up to you to clarify with your supervisor what they want, but this actually works really well because it ensures that you know what is expected of you and if you have any questions (sensisble!) they are always willing to answer them.

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

    • Most days very busy, but in a good way. If you find yourself without work you can simply walk the floors to find someone else with some work for you.

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

    • As much responsibility as is possible to give Vac scheme students. Really good balance.

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

    • Some invaluable feedback on drafting and on general approach to tasks.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great balance. Poker night and Independence Day BBQ; good measures of work and play.

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

    • Very well. ood range of seminars and talks, negotiation workshop and presentations.

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

    • Everyone is so willing to take time out to explain the work that they do.

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

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

    • Very appealing. I don't have a job with Jones Day yet but I very much hope I will.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, social drinks on friday evenings and lunch together.

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

    • Standard central London prices.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't really have time to experience proper nightlife here!

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

    • Yes; sports and pro bono.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2012

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