Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Addleshaw Goddard

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.9
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

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

    • The trainees were very helpful as they were the main mentors checking the work that we had to do. The associates and partners were all very friendly and welcoming. There was no issue asking questions of any of the employees.

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

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

    • I sat in the Corporate department and expected a high volume of work however many of the staff were away, the office was very quiet and there didn't seem to be that much work that anyone was getting on with. Generally I was given one task in the morning which once finished left me generally free for most of the afternoons.

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

    • The second half of the week my trainee buddy was not there. This meant that the work that was normally delegated to the trainee was instead delegated to me.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Legal analysis and research skills were definitely improved.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and there was lots of socialising with other people on the vacation scheme. I have kept in touch with some of them since.

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

    • Was very well organised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I think I learnt more simply from being in the right environment than from what the firm invested in me.

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

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

    • I hope to do another placement with them next year.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • We met for lunch every day and met for drinks after work twice during the week.

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

    • General London prices.

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

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

January 2013

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