Law Intern Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • It was a really interesting and exciting opportunity that taught me a lot of new skills.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • All the solicitors were really friendly and down to earth and my mentor was really friendly and approachable throughout the whole week.

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

    • There was a lot of time to ask questions and my mentor was there all the way through in case I needed help.

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

    • I now have a greater idea into how people operate in the work place as well as a good idea of what a career in law has to offer.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There was a clear layout as to what I would be doing and which department I needed to go to.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Really interesting and all the people involved treated it as a fun experience rather than a formal assessment

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

    • Walker Morris were really keen on providing the best care and assistance and provided good quality facilities so I could carry out the placement in the best way possible.

    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 could envisage myself in the position of working for the company as I got to see all the departments on a tour of the office and got to speak with the people there.

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

    • I really got a good insight into how the company operates and functions on a day to day basis on all different employment levels.

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

    • There was a great deal of information provided to the interns so they understood what a career at Walker Morris would entail.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • it was a paid work experience placemnt

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

    • All the interns were given mentors and so we could network with different peoples mentors and this gave us a chance to meet and connect with different people.

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

    • As it was only a week we werent really expecting social or networking opportunities but if it had been longer, I wouldn't have been surprised if we were invited to an evening meal out with one of the mentors

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

    • I had a chance to ask the solicitors about what they did in their spare time and this gave me the opportunity to find out more about their lives

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

    • It was a good experience so yes, i would definitely recommend it for other people interested in going into law.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Yorkshire and Humberside

July 2013

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