Research And Information Services Intern Review

by Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Rating

4.8/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I loved it, it confirmed for me that this is the job I would like to do following the completion of my Masters.

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

    • Highly valued. Always treated as an equal and thanked for my efforts.

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

    • Support and guidance were always given, including when requested. Particularly great was the fact that I was accorded autonomy, and there was no hovering or micro-management.

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

    • All day long, but in a good way!

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

    • From day one I was given a high level of responsibility.

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

    • It has helped me put into practice many of the skills I've been learning on my Masters course.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great, professional, supportive, but with informal chats too.

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

    • Incredibly well organised, both on a firm wide and deparmental level.

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

    • A lot of time was spent providing us with training.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • I would jump at the chance to work here,

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, dinner, bowling. pool.

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

    • The City isn't cheap, but the Firm paid for our socialising!

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

    • It's London.

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

    • Only the social activities which were laid on for us.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2015

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