Open Day Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • A very full day which gave a good insight into life in the firm

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

    • Although not working on the office floor, a wide range of people throughout the firm took time out of their day to talk to us.

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

    • A very well organised day with comprehensive guidance throughout.

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

    • A wide range of talks and activities were scheduled throughout the day. Was always kept busy.

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

    • Very little opportunity for responsibility given the nature of the day.

    0/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • A useful insight into life during the firm which provided assistance with the firms training contract application process.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone at the firm was accommodating and very happy to talk to us.

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

    • Well structured with a lot packed in to the day.

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

    • Was a good opportunity to learn about and develop some of the skills necessary for the training contract application process.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The day gave a useful insight into the culture at the firm and how I might fit in at RPC. Looking forward to starting work in 2 years time!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Drinks put on at the end of the day. Provided a good chance to meet people throughout the firm and socialise with those on the open day.

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

    • About average for London.

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

    • No opportunity to explore this yet.

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

    • Only at the firm for a day, so very little opportunity to experience this. Current trainees spoke enthusiastically about opportunities available to them.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

October 2012

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