Summer Clerk Review

by Baker McKenzie

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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?

    • I found the work interesting and diverse. It gave me a good idea of what it would be like to work in a City law firm.

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

    • My colleagues very quickly made me feel part of the team and included me not only in their work but also in their social activities.

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

    • There was clear open door policy which enabled me to discuss any queries with my supervisors who always made sure I was well informed. They often inquired as to how I was getting on with my work which was really reassuring.

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

    • I was given quite a lot of work to do but everyone was working hard in my department so I felt even more included in the team. And since I found the work very satisfying, I didn't mind having extra work to do.

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

    • I was given a great diversity of work and had much more responsibility than I had expected considering I was only there for three weeks as a summer clerk.

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

    • The internship gave me a great insight into the law which was rather new to me as I had studied a non-law subject previously. The experience made me realize that the law was the right profession for me.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone I met was professional and serious about their work but also friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was one of the best aspects of the firm.

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

    • The placement was very well organised and we were given right form the start a timetable with the schedule for the three weeks of our internship.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm invested time and money to ensure we were equipped to tackle the tasks that they set before us (e.g. IT training, client pitches, research skills, public speaking etc).

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Bakers organised a range of presentations on the various departments and our future prospects within the firm. It was clear from all this that Bakers has a very transparent system where promotion facilities are accessible to all who are committed and hardworking.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene was great. All summer clerks formed an tight-knit group. Most of us will be joining the firm and we are all still in touch.

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

    • I lived at home but generally found the cost of living and socialising in London is high.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has a lot to offer and there were several nice bars and pubs near the office.

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

    • Bakers organised many events and trips for their summer clerks including cooking classes, theatre trips, cocktail making etc

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2012

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