Vacation Scheme Student Review

by SJ Berwin

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I spent 2 weeks in the IP department which meant I got to spend time both in court and with associates.

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

    • I had a really good variety of work from all members of the team, including researching and producing exhibits of evidence for court.

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

    • I was sat with an associate but all members of the team would pop in to check how I was getting on. I also had a trainee mentor which worked really well.

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

    • I had plenty to do but work wasn't forced on me when I was already busy.

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

    • The work I was given was a definite contribution; I also shadowed counsel for a day which was really interesting.

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

    • We did a negotiation workshop which included prior training which was really fun. We also had very useful department talks where the partners were very open about life at the firm.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The team I was part of was very young and all went to lunch together, I was always invited. It had an open-door atmosphere and everyone was very approachable, including the partner.

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

    • We got paid weekly and were given an information booklet at the start of the scheme.

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

    • We had lots of fun activities to do both individually and in groups that gave us a good insight into the skills necessary to be a trainee.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Everyone seemed to love working there; we were all given an opportunity to interview for a training contract during the scheme.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all got on really well and ate lunch together; the socials organised by the firm were brilliant - the first night we had a sushi making course with dinner which was original!

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

    • Normal for London

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

    • It was an easy commute to all of the socials that we went to and there were lots of pubs and bars within walking distance of the firm.

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

    • One good night was the future joiner's boat party - it was interesting to talk to those who were about to join the firm and why they chose to go there.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

November 2012

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