Summer Intern Review

by SJ Berwin

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement. If I was allowed to do an extra week unpaid work with the firm I would definetly take it up.

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

    • I was a bit worried coming into the Corporate department because I always thought everyone in Corporate are ruthless people. I was really suprised to see how friendly the whole department was and it was great talking to nearly everyone in the department asking for work.

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

    • When I needed support, my supervisor Michael was always there for me and I highly appreciate that. He has been great and I wish him the best of luck and I hope to see him soon one day.

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

    • Honestly the department as a whole hasn't been busy because of the current economic climate. However I actively approached everyone in the department by knocking on their doors and asking for work so I had plenty to do throughout the scheme.

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

    • There were a few tasks where I felt I had a huge responsibility. Checking the completion documents for Tamsin to see if any documents were missing was a big task. However as a Summer Intern I was not expecting to be given a huge responsibility but whatever piece of work I had been given, I did to the best of my ability.

    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 truly believe it will assist me hugely in my pursuit to be a prominent commercial lawyer. I am really grateful to SJ Berwin for giving me a wonderful opportunity and I really do hope I am part of this lovely firm in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone were getting on with their work as expected. The support was there whenever I needed it.

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

    • I believe it has been set up to a high standard. The social events were great and I feel everything ran smoothly. I actually feel part of the firm and I will honestly miss leaving SJ Berwin. Hopefully not for good.

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

    • I'm grateful to have been given this opportunity. The morning talks have been great and also the negotiation game was fun.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I loved the firm and I would love to be part of the growing organisation.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the Vacation Scheme students are really friendly and I wish them the best of luck because they have been wonderful.

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

    • I don't live too far from SJ Berwin so travel expenses isn't a problem for me.

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

    • I have lived in London all my life and I absolutely love it.

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

    • London City is the place to be!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2012

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