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Legal Associate Review

at SAP

Placement (10 Months+)

Commercial Law, Legal/Law

Feltham

Review Submitted: July 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /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 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I primarily review contracts such as NDAs, respond to related queries, and support the team with legal administrative tasks.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I was given a significant level of responsibility throughout my placement. I independently reviewed contracts such as NDAs, responded to legal queries, conducted research for the team, and supported key processes like budgeting, recruitment, and organising team meetings and events. I was trusted to manage tasks with minimal supervision, which helped build my confidence and legal skills.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Legal research
Contract review (NDAs, novations)
Drafting
Organisation and time management
Attention to detail
Communication and teamwork
Proactive problem-solving
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received strong support and guidance throughout my placement. Senior lawyers were approachable and always willing to answer questions or provide feedback. At the same time, I was encouraged to work independently, which helped me develop confidence and problem-solving skills.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was supportive, collaborative, and inclusive. The legal team fostered a positive atmosphere where everyone was approachable and willing to help. There was a strong emphasis on learning, professional development, and teamwork, which made it a great environment to grow in.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed my placement. It gave me valuable hands-on experience and the chance to develop both my legal skills and professional confidence. The supportive team and varied tasks made the work engaging and rewarding.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at SAP
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend SAP to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to SAP
My advice to others applying to this company is to tailor your application, especially your cover letter, to the role and company. Do thorough research on the company’s values and work, and make sure to show your genuine interests and who you are as a person.
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