Vacation Placement Student Review

by Vinson & Elkins RLLP

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Great week offering an honest insight into life as a commercial lawyer.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • I was given proper work to complete on live matters.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • Guidance was available if needed.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • It definitely improved my confidence to go out and receive work.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • 5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Everyone was very welcoming and very easy to get on with.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • 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 feel it was a very honest representation of what life would be like at the firm.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The company has a great culture, everyone works hard but there is a very relaxed feel around the office.

    5/5

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

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • £250 p/w


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • We had lunch with the trainees on several occasions, and leaving drinks which many of the firms lawyers attended. It is quite a small office and everyone seemed to know each other and get on well.

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Lunches and leaving drinks, as well as anything that happens to be on during the week. The firm aims to give a true representation of what it is like to be a lawyer during the week.

    3/5

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

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes - Great firm, lovely people and really interesting work.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2013


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