Summer Scheme Student Review
at RPC
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
Review Submitted: June 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The scheme was filled with a range of activities, including knowledge sessions led by trainees, associates, and partners about key developments of the firm and the work that it does. As a vac schemer, you are assigned a supervisor (usually an associate or senior associate), and they will allocate you work to do on live matters that their team is working on. This might include tasks like reviewing documents, conducting legal research, proofreading, and legal drafting.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
There was great explanation given around the business and the roles that are available. We were told about how the vac scheme acts as an assessment for a role as a trainee at the firm. We were able to find out what the role of trainee entails, by being delegated live trainee work and by being paired with a trainee for each of the seats we were in. You are encouraged to go for coffee chats during the scheme, and that is usually the perfect way to learn more about the work you could do as a trainee at RPC.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
The scheme has been excellent for developing confidence and seeking feedback on tasks. There is a real encouragement here to reflect on your performance and the work you produce, as well as thinking about what could be done to improve. I personally developed skills in document review, written and verbal communication, and teamwork. I was able to build further on my time management and organisation skills during my time on the scheme.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The culture is incredibly welcoming and inclusive. RPC prides itself on being strikingly real, and this is exactly what I experienced during my time here. Everyone I have spoken to has been incredibly lovely and helpful, and the firm goes above and beyond with some of their DEI initiatives to ensure all members of the firm are recognised and included. The office is open plan, which is great as the partners and associates are very approachable.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
It was excellent, and I truly enjoyed every moment of it. I even had the opportunity to go to court!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at RPC
5/5
Would you recommend RPC to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RPC
Be sure to ask for feedback for any piece of work you do. Show enthusiasm by asking questions and take initiative to ask for more work, or communicate if you have been given too much. The firm values consistent communication, so be sure to keep your supervisors, or anyone that has delegated you work, updated on how the task is getting along!
