Vac Scheme Review

by Weil, Gotshal & Manges

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    3.8

    About You

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

    • Very intense, but a realistic insight into a life at weil.

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

    • Small firm, easy to fit in.

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

    • I had good supervisors so felt supported but other interns did not necessarily feel the same.

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

    • Very helpful application workshop.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured but perhaps too much time was spent being assessed and less time on the actual tasks a lawyer does.

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

    • Good mix of hard work and time spent socialising.

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

    • Could have done with a review end of week 1 with HR too.

    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?

    • Nothing was hidden.

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

    • Well demonstrated.

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

    • Too much time spent on assessments.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Very well paid (£800).

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

    • Lots of drinks in the evenings. Also the mentor system meant you talked to many trainees too.

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

    • Need food when serving alcohol.

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

    • Most of the focus on work.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes if they want to experience a demanding commercial law firm.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

August 2013

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