Vacation Scheme Review

by Cobbetts

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • The Cobbetts vacation scheme had the best structure out of any other vacation scheme I attended. There were plenty of opportunities to socialise, both organised by the firm and by the vacation scheme students themselves. The scheme even included a court visit and a day run by the College of Law on legal skills.

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

    • All trainees, associates and partners were very open and accommodating. There was a genuine sense that you were the potential future of the firm, and people treated you accordingly.

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

    • Having never studied law before, I was given tremendous support and help by all staff. Nothing was handed on a plate, nor were you left floundering with no guidance as to how to search for an answer. Even associates and trainees that were not actively involved in the recruitment process were more than happy to help.

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

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

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

    • I learned a tremendous amount about the practical workings of legal research, client relationships and case management.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The partners were very sociable and funny; they lead the group and put everyone at ease.

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

    • The organisation was perfect, and at every point you knew exactly what you had to do.

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

    • I learned a tremendous amount about the practical side of legal research, client relationships and managing case files.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It is no secret that Cobbetts, along with the majority of firms, suffered during the recession. However, the dignity and intelligence by which the difficult economic situation was handled is well documented; backed up by fellow trainees I met during my vacation scheme. Looking to the future, I was particularly impressed by the Training Partner, Richard Webb, and his grasp and understanding of the current evolution in the delivery of legal services.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most days the students met up for lunch and after-work drinks were organised on one of the nights. This was alongside the social events organised by Cobbetts.

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

    • Manchester is very active but far cheaper than London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Cobbetts is right in the centre of Manchester.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were several socials organised, including a court visit.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North West

January 2011

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