Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Weil, Gotshal & Manges

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It was a challenging and busy 2 weeks, but highly enjoyable and gave a great impression of the firm.

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

    • Considering their busy workloads, the lawyers were extremely generous in giving their time to explaining their work or personal experience at the firm etc. The relatively small size of the office meant it was a very personal experience.

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

    • Both of my supervisors were very keen to involve me in their work and maximise what I could glean from the scheme. This varied from legal or commercial explanations to more informal conversations about working at Weil.

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

    • There was always work to be done (contrary to my previous experience on vacation schemes), but no need to take on more than could be achieved.

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

    • Given my unqualified status, I was very impressed with the level of responsibility afforded to me. On the first day I was tasked with drafting a note to a client which was sent off with minimal mark-up; this set an excellent precedent that continued.

    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 scheme only lasted 2 weeks, but I learnt a lot about the firm, it's work and the day to day role of commercial law in a top American firm based in London.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office was extremely focused and hard working, but at the same time calm and amiable. Certainly I had no qualms in asking for help from busy supervisors or trainees.

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

    • We were kept busy with a wide variety of specific tasks, everyday work and social activities. 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?

    • Training came in the form of talks on all aspects of the firm, as well as more specifically the work undertaken in each practice area. These were extremely informative. I learnt much too from the assessed aspects, which enjoyed close partner attention.

    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?

    • Given that this was essentially a 2 week interview, there was a very convivial spirit amongst the students, and we met most days for lunch and a few times after work for a drink.

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

    • It's the City, it's to be expected!

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

    • Unable to comment I'm afraid...

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

    • We were there for just two weeks so clearly there were limited opportunities. We did enjoy a drinks reception, a cocktail making social, and the summer party however..

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

October 2012

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