Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • Good as there were lots of people on the scheme and good social events, even if the work and talks dragged a little at times.

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

    • We were given similar work to that of trainees, everyone was very friendly and welcoming.

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

    • Any tasks were explained well and everyone was open to questions.

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

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

    • Enough, considering we have not yet had the training required to perform much of the work.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The workshops etc and skills learnt during the scheme will certainly help further my career in law.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone very friendly but also very busy, sometimes stressed.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would certainly like a job with them and the vacation scheme will, I hope, help me on my way to getting a training contract.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social events were arranged and we also met outside office hours for drinks etc.

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

    • London is very expensive for living/socialising.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife good but too expensive to do regularly.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Good socials arranged.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2010

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