Vacation Scheme Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.1
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • I had a great time getting to know the other students on the vacation scheme and it was a great learning experience.

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

    • I was given high quality work and introduced to different people throughout the departments.

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

    • We had lots of talks on practice areas, client relationship and training which was really helpful and the work I was given was interesting and legally challenging.

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

    • Definitely helped with my future career as it gave me an insight into a law firm as a business.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I was in two different seats and we also had a trip to Paris! Overall it was really well organised and an interesting scheme.

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

    • The general atmosphere was fantastic and I really got a sense of what a law firm was like from the insider's point of view.

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

    • 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?

    • I really want to work for Mayer Brown and this is solidified by my placement.

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

    • The only way to truly understand what a company's culture is like is to experience it. Very friendly but also hardworking. A perfect balance between US and UK culture.

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

    • 4/5

    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?

    • Lots of partner lunches, drinks events and other networking opportunities.

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

    • Really fun, great hospitality and allowed us time to relax for a bit.

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

    • We were able to talke to trainees about their interests and even did a cycling challenge at the firm!

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

    • Yes, anyone wanting to go a top law firm which has the perfect balance of cutting edge work and supportive culture is essential.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2013

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