Trainee solicitor shadowing Review

by Walker Morris

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

Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • The job now looks very appealing, even though i was only interest in criminal and being a barrister before.

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

    • Everyone was really friendly.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Alot, there was plenty of people who were willing to help at any time.

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

    • Not to degree studies as much as working and career choices.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured compared to any other placements i have heard of before.

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

    • It was exciting sometimes for example at the trial, more relaxed at other times.

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

    • I know exactly how the job is now, what to expect and how to get there.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • A very high extent as i was able to look at the different people working in different roles during my couple days of shadowing.

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

    • I thought office jobs would be awful where no one talks to each other, but that's not the case at all.

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

    • Very valuable as it has opened my eyes to all the different areas in law, before i was only restricted to criminal human rights.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Yes.

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

    • Yes, could go and talk to other people whenever i like.

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

    • They were good.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Only about running.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Yorkshire and Humberside

April 2014

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