Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Weil, Gotshal & Manges

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • A real challenge, but varied, informative and enjoyable throughout.

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

    • A close-knit, where even as a 2 week vacation scheme student, it was straightforward chatting to the lawyers.

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

    • On formal and informal work, both of my supervisors gave up their valuable time to support and teach me.

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

    • There was always work to be done, but no need to put yourself under undue pressure.

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

    • It varied with different tasks, and obviously there is very little responsibility I could actually have taken on, however on my first day I compiled a note that was sent, with minimal mark-up, to the client. This set a good precedent.

    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 combination of formal classes and exercises with the continued opportunity to ask less formal questions of the lawyers meantime learnt a lot about the job and working at Weil.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Certainly an atmosphere of focus, but with a calm and amiable air.

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

    • Lots of different activities, all very well organised. We were extremely well looked after.

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

    • We had lectures on various aspects of firm strategy, and on all the major practice areas. These were extremely informative and helped understand the work of the firm, but also to place it in the wider London legal market.

    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?

    • I was fortunate enough to be offered a job..

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We met for drinks some nights after work, and for lunch on most days too. It was very friendly considering it was essentially a 2 week interview.

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

    • The city of London..

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

    • N/a

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

    • We were treated to a drinks reception and cocktail-making social..

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2012

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