CJEU Trainee Review

by European Court of Justice

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Extremely interesting, very high level, very stimulating. Would definitely recommend it.

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

    • Worked in the cabinet of an AG that was very welcoming. I felt my external point of view was useful and valued.

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

    • Extremely good support from cabinet members, although training as a whole at the Court for interns could be improved.

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

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

    • I had to research specific points of law that could end up being included in an Opinion, which is at the same time gratifying and a great responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Very useful skills and fairly transferable - research, drafting, team work. I would however rather say that it was my studies which helped me with this placement.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Highly professional and highly supportive.

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

    • Seamless organisation.

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

    • The fact that the placement lasted several months brought the cabinet members to introduce to internal tools, databases and helped me get the most out of the placement.

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

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

    • Extremely difficult to get in a job in a the cabinet or chamber of a Court's member. More opportunities at the Court in general, but still is competitive to succeed.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good relations with other interns and ambiance as a whole.

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

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

    • Good activities with other interns outside work.

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Corporate Law, Legal/Law

International

January 2013