Vacation Schemer Review

by SJ Berwin

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I was given a good level of responsibility and everyone at the firm was friendly and approachable.

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

    • Trainees were often appreciative for the work I did for them.

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

    • Varied. Some supervisors were very good at setting out what was required of me whilst others weren't as clear.

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

    • Kept busy during the majority of the 2 weeks at the firm.

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

    • Given a good level of responsibility considering I had been given no prior training. Given the opportunity to draft documents, conduct legal research and learn practical skills.

    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 feel like I have learnt a great deal about the legal sector which will be useful for a career in law.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Members of the firm were very focused on their work whilst also making time for coffee with the vac schemers.

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

    • Well organised, though some vac schemers were short of work at times - perhaps a business presentation or other form of assessment could be assigned during the week.

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

    • Learnt on the job. The internship was only for 2 weeks so no time for formal training.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Waiting to get the phonecall (hopefully).

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good number of socials during the week.

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

    • To be expected in London.

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

    • Very much expected in London!

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

    • Took part in sporting events during the week. Some students were given the opportunity to participate in pro bono schemes.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2012

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