Summer Scheme Participant Review
at RPC
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
london
Review Submitted: October 2022
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.
Two weeks' work experience in two different departments, supervised by trainees and associates, carrying out various tasks including research, reviewing expert reports and attending client meetings. I also attended workshops on personal branding and cryptocurrency, as well as networking events, socials and even volunteering organised by the firm.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Spending one week each in the firm's insurance and commercial teams allowed me to get an understanding of RPC's broad practice. The firm was excellent in setting up events where we could meet people from departments (other than the two we sat in). The partners, associates and trainees I came across were all very happy to go for a coffee break and answer any questions about their day to day work.
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 enabled me to develop my legal research skills, as I carried out research into unfamiliar areas of law, and the ability to present my findings clearly and efficiently - whether in a research note or communicating them to the team. As the two weeks were filled with lots of real-life legal work, firm and team events and business development tasks (such as drafting blogs) my ability to manage time improved significantly.
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 company culture was the best part of the experience. The supervisors and trainee buddies were very supportive, and everyone was eager for you to do well. Taking part in the group project presentation showed that the firm takes its inclusion and diversity scheme very seriously. The culture put me at ease, and I was able to be myself during the two weeks.
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?
The scheme was fantastic, and really showcased the firm's friendly culture and incredible work for sector-leading clients, as well as a real insight into what life would be like as a trainee at RPC.
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
The biggest advice is to focus on RPC - the work it does, its clients and their sectors and most importantly the firm's culture. Do lots of research and speak to as many people as possible throughout the application process!
