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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Really enjoyable - the social events were very well organised and fun, the other vac schemers were nice, as were all the graduate recruitment team and trainees.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • People in my department really took the time to explain cases or deals to me for pieces of work I was asked to do. They also gave me useful feedback on tasks I had completed, and thanked me for the work I had done.

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • A lot of guidance (as above) from the people in my department. Graduate recruitment explained the Assessment Process in detail and clearly and let us know when we would be told the outcome.

    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 particularly for my degree, but certainly in terms of learning about the legal sector. I also developed skills that will hopefully come in useful in a potential legal career.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Very well structured, we followed the diary that we were given on the first day. Work that I was given in the department was more ad hoc, but that was the point.

    4/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Very friendly, everyone was very helpful and it was enjoyable working in groups with the other vac schemers.

    4/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • We had a full day induction and talks almost every day from different departments, which were usually delivered by Partners. We also had IT training.

    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?
  • I worked noticeably less hours than the employees but I think it gave me a good insight into the kind of work I might do as a trainee.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • A lot - especially the CMS Strategy, Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity talks.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very helpful in terms of a legal career.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Although the pay would only just about cover rent and travel in London.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Yes there were lots of opportunities. I also had the chance to complete a CSR day and got to meet people from other departments there.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • Very enjoyable and fun.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • Yes, for example football and CSR days.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Yes I would.

    4/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

July 2015


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