Trainee Solicitor Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.4
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The work I was involved in was really varied and interesting and I felt I was exposed to an excellent range of tasks and issues.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I felt that the work I performed was appreciated and valuable and I was often praised for tasks I had completed.

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

    • There was an active and very effective open door policy at RPC and I never felt uncomfortable or stupid asking questions. All members of the team were happy to help, regardless of seniority or experience and the majority of people were approachable.

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

    • The workload was heavy but the exposure and the range of work was excellent, so I accepted the heavy workload and long hours.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given more responsibility than I expected but it was always against the backdrop of being able to ask for help whenever I needed it.

    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 experience at RPC was invaluable for the future of my career and I'm very glad to have experienced it.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere changed depending on the department I was in - some were very lively and friendly whereas others were quieter and less jovial.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I was exposed to the areas I had wanted to be exposed to and my involvement on cases was well managed.

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

    • I was given a good range of issues to work on which have aided my personal development.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I hope that RPC could be a viable employment option in the future.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very active social scene among the other students and everyone was encouraged to get involved.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • More expensive than I'm used to.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Huge range of choices in London, so very good.

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

    • There were often activities going on outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2012

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