Vacation Scheme Review

by RPC

Best Student Employer

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

Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my work at the firm as it was both challenging and rewarding. The wide variety of tasks allowed me an insight into the different tasks trainee's would undertake.

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

    • I was made to feel like part of the team by being invited to team meetings.

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

    • Whilst my mentor was a current trainee, in both departments the senior partner introduced themselves to me and took time at the end of my week to give me feedback on my time in their department.

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

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

    • I was given tasks to complete on my own, to use my own initiative and then a solicitor would run through the document explaining the areas that were incorrect and why as well as the parts that were good.

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

    • 5/5

    The Company

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

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

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

    • There were many social activities to introduce us to the firm and the trainees. We were even invited to the firm's Summer party.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • I still keep in contact with many of the students who were on my Vac Scheme

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

    • The offices are located near Tower Bridge which makes the surrounding area fairly expensive but the law firm provided subsistence for the week and social events most evenings.

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

    • The offices are located on St Katherine's Docks which has many bars underneath.

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

    • 4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2010

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