Trainee solicitor Review

by Shoosmiths

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    3.9

    About You

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

    • The people at the firm are very kind and always willign to help. However i felt as thoguh the department i was in isn't for me and this is a good thing because now i know what area of law i don't really fancy doing. The firm itself is great

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone is very nice, easy to get along with.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • My host was amazing , she was willing to answer any request i had and if i had any trouble with the task that i was given she would guide me in the right directions.

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

    • Practical work experience is always a great way to put the skills that are mentioned in a CV into practise. I have gained a lot of transferable skils whilst on my placement.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • At times i didn't know what i was suppose to do. I wasn't given a schedule for the week , which i feel would have helped a lot considering i am a vacation scheme student and not yet a trainee.

    2/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Great atmosphere. Great working enviroment.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They invested thier time.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • I have had a good insight in what woring within the corporate department is like.

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

    • I research into the company values and saw their values being done in practice.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I know what kind of law i would like to do a seat in.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • All trainee went for lunch together

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Very good practical expereince

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

June 2013

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