Work Experience Review
by Reed Smith
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
4.8
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The Company
4.6
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Everything Else
5.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
- 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
I really enjoyed the experience and would recommend it. My supervisor was fantastic, she made a real effort to get me involved in a variety of work on current cases and always had time to answer any questions that I had. Also, everyone I met was very approachable. The trainees took us out to lunch and there was also end of week drinks arranged. The views from the office are amazing.
I enjoyed the opportunity to contribute to current cases and discuss issues associated.
You share a room with a lawyer, just as a trainee would, so there is always someone to ask for help if you need it.
The experience has been incredibly valuable in understanding the culture of the firm and how it differentiates itself from other global firms. It also helped me appreciate a law firm as a business.
The Company
On the first day there are a number of talks to introduce you to the rest of the group and the firm. Everyone is given their own supervisor so the mid week catch up is very interesting to learn how departments differ. You know exactly who to ask for help, whether it is the Library or IT for example.
Welcoming and quite relaxed. Open door policy.
Only a week, no training/investment.
Valuable insight into the life of a trainee at the firm.
Everything Else
Yes
Lunches and end of week drinks were attended by trainees and other employees
Yes
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
March 2015
