Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.4

    About You

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

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

    • They made a huge effort to make a big deal of the Vac Scheme students. It was very impressive.

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

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

    • I would describe it has a bit of 'all play, no work'. They seemed to want to more about your personality rather than your ability.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

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

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

    • PLenty of training sessions and good tips for the future

    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?

    • They did far too much entertaining to allow you to see really what it was like to be doing the 90 hour weeks they expect.

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Poeple were honest and approachable about their lives there. All you had to do was ask.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • They made it clear what they expected from you once you arrived. I liked that.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £1000 for three weeks.

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

    • Senior staff made a good effort to come out

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • relaxed and informal. Exactly what you would want.

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

    • Life outside of work?

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

    • Excellent compeny, you are treated well and they make you feel special. Ego rub all around.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

August 2013

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