Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by CMS

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable. Great people, a great chance to get to know the firm, and a wide range of activities to give you a flavour of what life is like at CMS.

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

    • Very much valued. You are paired up with a trainee buddy and you are sat with a supervisor - an associate or a partner. You are made to feel welcome from day one. My buddy and supervisor along with others in the firm have taken time to explain things where required. For work you complete, you are thanked.

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

    • As above, plenty of support and guidance is given.

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

    • For me, it was a good balance. I always had work and had to manage my time accordingly but I never struggled or had too much.

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

    • As much as could be expected. I was given a range of work, there were basic tasks such as printing/indexing, but I also got to try my hand at some interesting drafting and research as well as some important proof reading for a partner.

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

    • It taught me a lot about what life was like at CMS, I think the training here is excellent.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly, everyone is supportive of each other. Everyone is working hard but they get on together and many socialise outside of the office too.

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

    • No complaints here, you got a clear timetable, and there was plenty organised for us.

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

    • Personal training and development is something CMS are big on.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • You are assessed for a training contract as a part of the scheme and there is generally space for an offer for all of those who impress.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, a meal and social were organised by CMS themselves. In addition to this, the vac schemes arranged two other socials and often met up for lunch.

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

    • London prices, but not outrageous.

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

    • The pubs/bars we have visited thusfar are fine.

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

    • Yes, there are CSR opportunities, sporting opportunities. You are welcome to take part on various things while on the vac scheme.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2012

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