Summer Student Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Good amount of work which remained diverse and, at times, intellectually challenging.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Numerous remarks made indicated that my help was appreciated, tand hat I had saved colleagues from working in the weekend.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Excellent induction day gave me access to a sizeable support structure

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Obviously the nature and complexity of the work, as well as the amount being received, constantly changed and thus so did my workday.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given responsibility suitable for my experience and education.

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

    • Drafting, writing, research, logistical and interviewing skills were all acquired through my personal work or from observing others.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • RPC's open plan offices lends itself to a friendly atmosphere in which it is easy to have a few words or passing chat with colleagues.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • They kept exactly to the plan arranged at the start of the placement.

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

    • There were skills sessions and departmental talks that I attended, for which time-precious associates took time to do.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I choose to accept a training contract with this firm mainly because of the open day, and the fact the firm was the same on my assessment centre.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • I still keep in contact with many of the students who were on my Vac Scheme

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • However, the firm is a City based law firm so this is not surprising.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good - there are a number of pubs, restaurants and bars within walking distance of the office.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • The placement did not last long enough to be engaged in such activities.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

October 2013

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