Work experience Review
by Mayer Brown International LLP
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
3.9
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The Company
3.8
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Everything Else
3.5
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 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?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
Very well structured placement - I spent half my time in the Employment department and the rest in Pensions, which allowed me to gain insight in two diverse practice areas. The experience significantly enhanced my understanding of the workings of a corporate law firm.
Was given real responsibility from the start. The group project was fantastic as gave me something legally relevant to work on and provided good practice for interviews.
Everyone extremely friendly - they made a real effort to make sure I was comfortable and had stimulating work to do.
The experience significantly enhanced my understanding of the workings of a corporate law firm. The group project provided excellent practice for activities conducted in real interviews.
The Company
Spent half my time in Employment department and the rest in Pensions. The other work experience students were generally placed in different departments, which allowed us to discuss and compare the work carried out in our respective departments.
Was given real responsibility from the start - shared an office and worked closely with an Associate, which allowed me to gain insight into her daily activities.
Gained a significant understanding of the workings of a corporate law firm. Was in close contact with both Trainees, Solicitors and Associates so gained insight into what the job entails at different levels.
Felt I gained a significant understanding of the company culture, which seemed to be simultaneously productive and collegiate.
The experienced furthered my ambition of becoming a solicitor.
Everything Else
Was reimbursed for travel and lunches.
Meet and greet lunch on day 1 allowed us to meet various solicitors, trainees and associates. There were various organised activities throughout the week which allowed networking with other employees of the firm (visit to Courts of Law with a Partner, discussion with two trainees).
Meet and greet lunch on day 1 allowed us to meet various solicitors, trainees and associates. There were various organised activities throughout the week which allowed networking with other employees of the firm (visit to Courts of Law with a Partner, discussion with two trainees).
Extremely well structured work experience - I was given interesting and stimulating work from the start and there was a range of interesting activities throughout the week. Great dynamic in the office.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
London
July 2013
