Summer Vacation Placement Student Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • 5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • So friendly! Felt really included and welcomed from day 1.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Whenever I asked for help, it was happily given, and I received feedback on the tasks I completed

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Quite loosely structured- although not a negative thing! Spent the week as you would in a real office, being given tasks when they were available, and getting on with your own project inbetween.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Again, everyone is very friendly and helpful! I went out for lunch twice and also for drinks with the department and entire office!

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

    • There was no specific training, but I was given clear instructions for each task and given feedback on completion which helped me to improve and develop.

    3/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Being given actual work to do and just fitting in with the usual routine of the office was really helpful in showing me what a full time role would be like with the company. I was also hosted by a Trainee Solicitor so I could see closely what her full time role was like also.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I was assigned a mini-project to create a newsletter, and part of the market research was around the culture of the firm. The newsletter was really helpful in understanding the company culture.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Week*. But very helpful. I have decided that I definitely want to pursue a career in law after enjoying my week so much!

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid £250 for the week, and given the option to claim back my travel expenses.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • I went to play netball with the firm's team on one evening, and went to a drinks reception with the department I was placed in and the rest of the firm also. Both of these opportunities were great for networking and meeting other employees.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • I really enjoyed them, but felt that there could have been an alternative thing for people to get involved in as well as Netball- as I am not particularly good at Netball, nor do I understand the rules!

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • YES. Huuuuge amounts of charity work, volunteering, baking competitions and sports teams!

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • The week really helped me to see what I would be doing day to day if I pursued a career in Law at this firm. I absolutely loved it, felt welcome and got my hands on some very interesting work!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Journalism & Publishing, Legal/Law

South East

June 2013

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