Legal intern Review

by Startup China

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Rating

2/5
  • The Role
    1.5
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • the worst internship I had ever done, Startup china misled me into thinking I was working for a law firm with fluent english speaking employees and doing tasks that will imrove my skills.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was not valued by SC whatsoever, they did not care about my opinion and did not try to fix my situation.

    1/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Startup China took me to my work to show me how to get there they did not support me when I told them I was unhappy with my internship. At my internship, no one spoke english so I couldn't get any support or help with tasks.

    1/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • mainly bored my tasks were not challenging at all, even when I asked for more challenging work. I could have done most of the work from my home in london.

    1/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • most of my tasks were obviously made up. The company did not need an intern.

    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 internship was the worst I have ever done. When I told SC this they did nothing about it and turned a blind eye as soon as they had my money in their pocket

    3/5

    The Company

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

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

    • they obviously didnt look into the firm I was working at and managed to find the internship only 2 weeks before I was meant to start it!

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

    • startup china did nothing for me apart from take my money and place me in a firm where a non-mandarin speaking intern can learn nothing

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • would never recommend startup china to anyone let alone use them again myself

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • the interns were lovely! they were very nice and welcoming.

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

    • Shanghai was quite cheap

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

May 2014

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