Work Experience Programme Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • It was challening but enjoyable.

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

    • Everybody was very friendly and willing to take time out of their work to explain things.

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

    • A lot of support was shown during the scheme.

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

    • Developed key proofreading skills.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Equal amount of time spent in two departments, with the midway point being a trip to Paris.

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

    • A lot of fun but also a lot of work.

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

    • Given a lot of responsibility.

    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?

    • The amount of responsibility we were given gave me a clear idea of what it would be like to work here.

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

    • I got to ask lots of questions and was provided with honest answers about life at the firm.

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

    • It has given me a clear picture of what life as a City lawyer will be like.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid adequately for the experience.

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

    • We had opportunities to network with a vast cross-section of people within the office, from trainees, to partners.

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

    • A good mix of events: drinks, lunches, a trip to Paris, and bowling.

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

    • Many employees spoke of sporting activities that are available.

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

    • It's a great three weeks and you get to help out on real cases- your contributions are recognised.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Legal/Law

London

August 2013

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