Vacation Student Review

by Walker Morris

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed ny week at Walker Morris and was made to feel part of the team from the start.

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

    • I was given relevant tasks and included in all conversations.

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

    • Although my supervisor was very busy she did make time for me and the younger trainees in the department were always keen to help and guide me.

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

    • I never went too long before another task or job I could help with was passed my way.

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

    • A fair amount of responsibility which seemed to increase as I demonstrated my understanding.

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

    • Invaluable, my experience gave me a real insight into my chosen career and helped me form opinions on certain areas of the legal profession

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Although it was obviously very hectic and there was a lot happening, I was made to feel relaxed enough to be myself.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well, we were given a structured timetable from day one and assigned a supervisor and trainee 'buddy' to help us throughout the week.

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

    • As previously mentioned we took part in two workshops run by external organisations in a bid to improve our general skills.

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

    • Financial Bonus

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

    • Very appealing, this would be a great firm to work for with the possibility of great career advancement.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were taken out by the current trainees and took part in a pool tournament where food and drink was provided. The other vacation students were very easy to get on with.

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

    • I had to stay in a hotel which cost around £250 although the firm did give us an allowance. In terms of socialising, Leeds was no different to any other city.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great, there was always something to do.

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

    • We had one night in the week planned for us but apart from that we could do as we pleased.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

June 2010

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