Internship Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • I loved it! Rushing to court, presenting to associates, team-building, it was all excellent.

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

    • The firm did an excellent job at welcoming everyone and making us feel like we belonged.

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

    • The friendly and open nature of the team meant that we were able to ask any questions, without the worry of seeming foolish.

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

    • The scheme was extremely valuable in preparing for life as a lawyer. I am sure that I will take many of the lessons learned and apply them as a trainee.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The structure of the scheme was faultless. Well organised and thoughtful, it was a good balance of exercises that bonded us as a group as well as ones that pushed us.

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

    • The atmosphere was the best part of the scheme. It was very honest and genuine, which was refreshing.

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

    • The case I was helping on was explained to me by a partner for over an hour, I think that says it all. Quality investment even from the very top, unbelievable.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Being able to contribute to actual work going on was a great feeling and helped me understand what would be expected of me if I joined.

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

    • The insight proved everything that I had heard about the firm, not an easy task.

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

    • It was extremely valuable.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Cafeteria money was added to our ID cards as well, which went down very well.

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

    • There were numerous opportunities and the employees made genuine efforts to network rather than running back to work.

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

    • The trainee meal was a particular highlight.

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

    • I discussed these with some of the employees.

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

    • If you are trying to decide on law as a career or which firm to choose, you cannot go wrong applying here.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

October 2013

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