Vacation Student Review
by CMS
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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The Role
4.3
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The Company
4.3
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The Culture
3.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
It was a really inviteng, friendly and welcoming firm and the mentors and advisers really made the experience enjoyable. The rest of the interns were great fun and all the socials that had been organised were really well done. I felt like I managed to get a really good insight into the profession and was pleased to get given interesting and worthwhile jobs.
They were all really friendly and welcoming. I didn't feel intimidated by anyone and felt like they were genuinely interested in helping.
They didn't mind if I asked lots of questions and I felt comfortable asking for help. The management team were frequently there during the socials which gave us a chance to get to know the system better too.
There were points when I had lots of work but it was never overwhelming and was always manageable. I never felt like I had nothing to do as my mentor's were always making sure that they gave me interesting work.
By the end of the fortnight I was allowed to draft, sign and send letters to clients which was a really i,portant bit of responsibility. However, I never felt completely overwhelmed and there were always people to help. The level of responsibility was just right and I think it adequately reflected the type of work I would be given as a first seat trainee.
This experience has definitely helped to extend my skills as a solicitor. It has been an eye-opening insight into the firm.
The Company
The atmosphere was really friendly. Everyone kept their doors open and it was just natural to go into other people's offices to chat or ask for help. There was a really positive atmosphere that everyone was enjoying what they were doing.
It could have benefitted from having slightly fewer organised speeches from lawyers in the firm but otherwise it was really well organised. There was a really good balance between work, skills exersises and social events.
They had clearly put a lot of effort into getting a wide range of the firm's lawyers to come and speak to us each day. I felt as though the mentors were really aiming to get us involved in realy work and teach us about the details.
Financial Bonus
It would be an absolutely great place to work. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I get the job!
The Culture
We were able to go out for drinks after work and all met up for lunches.
Pretty expensive part of London. Travel was also expensive.
A few good bars that we frequented.
There was a charity event in the weekend that all the intern's were invited on.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
London
July 2011
