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Vacation SchemeStdent Review

at RPC

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.5/5 - Overview of Experience
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
spent majority of the day in the team we were assigned, was given a range of tasks to complete that are typical of what would be expected of a trainee. supported by a trainee buddy and an associate supervisor
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
it was useful to see how different levels of seniority interacted with each other. doesn't seem to be much emphasis on hierarchy which is encouraging
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
developed skills of analysis, drafting, communication. learnt skills of proofing, attential to detail, numerical skills
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5

Company Culture

How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
3/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
culture is friendly and supportive, CTO team in particular was extremely welcoming and helpful
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
overall was very interesting and enjoyable
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at RPC
4/5
Would you recommend RPC to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RPC
focus on firm's work that you find particularly interesting, and the strengths of the firm. recognise the importance of culture and how this positively impacts the working environment
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