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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • Very well structured and organised.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • I felt like I played a part, even if only a small one.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • A high level of supervision. All work was explained very thoroughly before hand.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Really busy on some days and not quite so busy on others.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a good level of responsibility. All work was of course reviewed, but I was asked to do research and draft memos.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Commercial awareness and an understanding of the firm and the way in which it operates is invaluable. It provides a good understanding of life in a City law firm.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    4/5

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

    5/5

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

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Hopefully I will get a job with the firm.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • London is expensive.

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • A number of pubs and bars around.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There is a lot going on in London

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2011


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