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Vacation Placement student
- Pinsent Masons LLP
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
It was absolutely amazing.
Vacation Scheme
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
We got a good understating of the firm through talks from some of the most senior members of the firm. This allowed us to appreciate the scale of the firm and its global footprint. We were then immersed in the day to day running of the firm in the regiona...
Training Contract Vacation Placement
- Pinsent Masons LLP
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
the level of involvement that Vacation Placement students get on both the work, and social events and talks which happen around the firm. I felt comfortable as soon as I walked through the door as everyone was so friendly and welcoming.
Brand Marketing Executive
- GSK
- Placement Year (10 Months+)
Really enjoyed it, a lot of opportunities were given to me throughout my time here, and have gained a great insight to the working world and how large blue chip companies work. I also feel that it has set direction as to what I want to do and what path I ...
Student
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
It was a well thought out programme that gave good insight into the firm both nationwide but also in the specific office I applied for. I also met wonderful people in my time there.
Reliability Testing - Audit
- BMW Group
- Placement Year (10 Months+)
I thoroughly enjoyed my time working for BMW. I had the opportunity to experience lots of different areas of the company and be involved in so many different processes.
Student
- Deloitte
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I found the insight week very enjoyable because it was a great atmosphere and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The tasks were very helpful in terms of getting a flavour of the type of work I would do if I was to go into that sector of the compa...
RFS Manager
- IBM
- Placement Year (10 Months+)
I have had an amazing time in IBM. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to explore the business field and the corporate environment.
Vacation Placement Student
- Pinsent Masons LLP
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I had a really good time on the scheme. The people were great: very welcoming, supportive and keen to get me involved. Further to this, I got the chance to do a variety of high quality work both from people within my team and others approaching me with ta...
ASPIRE Work Experience
- Deloitte
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I enjoyed learning about the different roles in Deloitte, certain activities such as the Tax game was useful, however others such as the Audit game where we had to find out where people lived I believed was not a good use of time as I learnt nothing new a...
Vacation Scheme
- Simmons & Simmons LLP
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I really liked the people that worked in Simmons & Simmons. Although they try to avoid the word 'nice' they are genuinely easy to get along with and positive people. The type of work was also interesting, particularly in the banking seat where the depart...
Summer Scheme Student
- RPC
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
A really well-organised vacation scheme with a good balance of challenging department work, group projects and social activities to break up the two weeks.
Vacation Scheme
- Taylor Wessing
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
The vacation scheme was a fantastic experience. The work was challenging and interesting, and I had the opportunity to help with cases involving high profile clients. Everyone at the firm was extremely friendly, happy to answer any questions, and keen to ...
HR Assistant
- Golfbreaks.com
- Placement Year (10 Months+)
My placement was an amazing experience, which enabled me to learn alot, not only about the department I worked within, but as a company altogether. Whilst studying, I never had the chance to work in a big company, on a full-time basis, and it has been an ...
Summer Vacation Scheme
- Squire Patton Boggs
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I enjoyed getting to experience the inside of the firm, each firm's website is impressive so it was interesting to see why Squire Patton Boggs stand out from its competitors from an insider's perspective. The vac schemers were treated well by everyone and...
Finance Assistant
- Golfbreaks.com
- Placement Year (10 Months+)
I have really enjoyed the placement scheme at Golfbreaks.com, the year has had it all. A great experience where I have been exposed to all aspects of the finance department (working as a Finance Assistant) which has not only increased my knowledge but has...
Paralegal
- Squire Patton Boggs
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
The vacation scheme was a great opportunity to experience different departments. I really liked the fact we had a talk from a different department every morning and enjoyed the social activities planned on evenings. I was able to have all of my questions ...
Vacation Scheme Student
- Clifford Chance
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
It was the best scheme I've been on.
Trainee Solicitor
- Shearman & Sterling LLP
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I enjoyed it exceedingly because it gave me very good insight into what life is really like in a top City law firm.
Summer Scheme Student
- Simmons & Simmons LLP
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
The work given to the summer students was very interesting and the firm gave a variety of opportunities to learn more about them as well as providing some fantastic social opportunities.
Intern
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I really enjoyed my time at DLA Piper - great quality of work, with a great quality of people. Everybody was friendly, helpful, and keen to share their enthusiasm for the firm.
Vacation scheme
- Simmons & Simmons LLP
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
It was a very interesting experience with a lot of real life tasks given to me. I have given it a high rating due to the fact that I have been given a mixture of tasks which helped to widen my experience, and I felt I was treated respectfully by everyone ...
Summer Scheme Student
- RPC
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
It was a very well-run programme at an incredibly welcoming firm. Trainees, associates and partners were all friendly and did their best to ensure we achieved the most from the Summer Scheme. The work I was asked to contribute towards felt authentic and I...
Summer Vacation Scheme
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
The Vacation Scheme was well structured, and involved a week in London for all the students from all the Offices in the UK to meet. This gave us all a bedrock of confidence moving forwards, and we were more relaxed and able to enjoy our time more as a res...
Marketing Assistant
- Golfbreaks.com
- Placement Year (10 Months+)
Golfbreaks offers the perfect environment for a placement student to thrive. I have loved working for a young, energetic and passionate company with like minded colleagues. My job has been varied and interesting, and I have learnt so much to take into the...
Vacation Scheme Student
- Pinsent Masons LLP
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I think the vacation scheme was really great insight into the workings of the firm. It allowed me to experience the realities of working in a law firm, as well as introduced me to construction law.
Vacation Scheme Student
- Pinsent Masons LLP
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
The experience was insightful to the everyday workings of a law firm as I was able to sit in the department and get a general feel of the work that went on within the firm. However I found that I did not feel suited to or enjoy the working environment and...
Marketing Assistant
- Golfbreaks.com
- Placement Year (10 Months+)
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Golfbreaks.com. I came in hoping to get a wide range of skills and experiences and am coming out 12 months later having grown not just as an employee but as an individual as well. It has taught me so many things that I...
Vacation Scheme
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I really enjoyed the vacation scheme. The whole thing was run so efficiently (even with the cyber attack!) and everyone at the firm was welcoming and full of ethusiasm. The week in London was fantastic, it was great to speak with partners and sit with the...
Junior Brand Manager
- Pfizer
- Placement Year (10 Months+)
I have really enjoyed all aspects of my placement year with Pfizer
vacation schemer
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
splendid opportunity. the contents of the induction week were interesting, and the two work weeks were very well managed. everything was very well organized despite the technical difficulties faced
Vacation Scheme Student
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I enjoyed the Vac Scheme as it opened me up to understanding the life of a lawyer and what the job entails on a daily basis. We had many activities, the catering was great and everyone from the grad team to the partners were really welcoming and friendly....
Vacation Scheme
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Not only were you able to experience two different seats but many events were put on especially for vacation scheme students, such as a pro bono day, practice group talks, diversity and inclusion afternoon tea, and many more events.
Student
- Pinsent Masons LLP
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
It was really great to get an insight inside the Firm because brochures and grad websites are all much of a muchness and it becomes really hard to differentiate between them
Procurement Industrial Trainee
- Pfizer
- Placement Year (10 Months+)
Really enjoyed it, especially towards the end.
Vacation Scheme
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
The vacation scheme was a very useful way to get an insight into what life would be like working for a global commercial law firm. The structure of the scheme meant that we spent the first 4 days in the London office, which allowed us to meet people from ...
Vacation Schemer
- Clifford Chance
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I had an amazing time on the Clifford Chance Vacation Scheme! Everything was so well organised and designed so we'd get a chance to experience every aspect of the firm and meet people at all levels. The work was genuinely very interesting and everyone was...
Industrial Placement
- Aldi
- Placement Year (10 Months+)
The placement scheme is extremely challenging at Aldi, however it is definitely rewarding. I did not particularly enjoy working in store, and the training sometimes felt like it was not as described. There have been many high points and low points, but al...
Industrial Placement
- Aldi
- Placement Year (10 Months+)
There was a big variety with what you did throughout the year, I enjoyed different parts different amounts. Working in store at Christmas was not for me and never was something that I wanted to do as a job, therefore I did not enjoy it. The project work h...
Industrial Placement
- Aldi
- Placement Year (10 Months+)
My work placement was enjoyable as the tasks you complete are varied and challenging. There were definitely highs and lows due to the varied nature of the placement with different sections being more interesting than others. Overall I got a lot out of the...
Vacation Scheme
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
It was an excellent placement. From meeting the vac schemers in each office in the first week to working in the departments, there was plenty of opportunity to network with the other offices and participate meaningfully in ongoing matters for the firm.
Vacation Scheme Student
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the vacation scheme, with the most enjoyable part of it being the people. From the moment the scheme started we were welcomed into the firm, not only by the graduate recruitment team but by partners and associates across al...
Future Trainee Solicitor
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
I had a really good time. I met a bunch of really nice people and enjoyed learning about the firm and about different areas of the law.
Vacation scheme student
- DLA Piper
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
The vacation scheme was a really good way to get to know the firm. I enjoyed the open day but when I began the vacation scheme I was still a bit sceptic as to the culture of the firm but this was quickly amended. All the staff, whether they are partners, ...
