Trainee Solicitor Review

by Shoosmiths

This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.

Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • It's been very enjoyable but also provides a real insight into work.

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

    • I feel like the work I am asked to complete is important and really does matter.

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

    • I always have a point of contact for whatever I need.

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

    • Sometimes the work fluctuates, however, there was always something that needed doing!

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

    • I am always given a large degree of responsibility and am trusted to work on matters independently with minimal review.

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

    • The skills are invaluavble and include, amongst others: time management, organisation, drafting and negotiation.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The office is usually a fun place to work, although there are times when stress levels can increase!

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

    • Organisation is ok but at times its hard to understand what is going on.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company invested time and money into my training.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • This is very dependant on the market and the availability of jobs, it remains uncertain.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The trainees do socialise quite a bit, although across offices this is generally harder to organise.

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

    • About average, no where near as expensive as London.

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

    • There is a good nightlife scence in this area and there is always something to do.

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

    • There are sports teams, charity work and social events to get involved in.

    4/5
    Report this review

Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Business Operations, Commercial Law, Corporate Law

East Midlands

November 2013

View More Reviews