The Top Employers Guide 2016-2017
In this guide you’ll read about the diverse experiences of students who have undertaken placements, internships, vacation schemes and insights at the UK’s best employers. We’re proud to be celebrating this guide’s seventh year of sharing peer-to-peer reviews and advice with students nationwide. We’d also like to extend a special thank you to PwC, our Premier Sponsor, as well as each and every organisation that’s contributed to this year’s fantastic guide. Good luck with your search! Ali Lindsay, Oliver Sidwell and Chris Wickson, Co-founders, RMP Enterprise
In this guide you’ll read about the diverse experiences of students who have undertaken placements, internships, vacation schemes and insights at the UK’s best employers. We’re proud to be celebrating this guide’s seventh year of sharing peer-to-peer reviews and advice with students nationwide.
We’d also like to extend a special thank you to PwC, our Premier Sponsor, as well as each and every organisation that’s contributed to this year’s fantastic guide.
Good luck with your search!
Ali Lindsay,
Oliver Sidwell
and Chris Wickson,
Co-founders,
RMP Enterprise
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What Harry thinks...<br />
Harry Ruffell<br />
From<br />
Durham University<br />
Studying<br />
Modern Languages<br />
(French, Spanish, Italian)<br />
Position<br />
Vacation Scheme Student<br />
CLICK HERE TO APPLY<br />
What was the interview process like?<br />
<strong>The</strong> interview process consisted of a<br />
general interview involving a case study<br />
scenario with a Partner and a member<br />
of the HR team followed by a group<br />
exercise. For what is usually a nerveracking<br />
experience, I was made to feel<br />
very welcome and at ease.<br />
What did you most enjoy about your<br />
role?<br />
Being given the chance to sit in both<br />
Corporate Finance and Real Estate was<br />
extremely interesting as I could discover<br />
two completely different areas of law. <strong>The</strong><br />
level of responsibility I was given was<br />
also very rewarding, if a little daunting at<br />
first.<br />
“Everyone is extremely welcoming<br />
and there are a number of law<br />
and non-law related activities<br />
which are great to get involved<br />
in.”<br />
How much responsibility were you<br />
given?<br />
I was given a large amount of<br />
responsibility in both seats and undertook<br />
tasks similar to those completed by<br />
trainees. This mainly involved legal<br />
research and proofreading. Despite this<br />
responsibility I felt able to ask for advice<br />
and guidance.<br />
What advice would you give to<br />
someone applying for your role?<br />
My main piece of advice would be to<br />
enjoy the experience as much as you<br />
can. Everyone is extremely welcoming<br />
and there are a number of law and nonlaw<br />
related activities which are great to<br />
get involved in. Finally, just be yourself<br />
and smile!<br />
What has been your biggest<br />
challenge?<br />
Having studied Modern Languages, at<br />
times I felt as though I were learning<br />
another new language with all the legal<br />
terms which were completely alien to<br />
me! However my supervisors were<br />
understanding and extremely helpful in<br />
answering my questions.<br />
Describe your biggest achievement?<br />
I was particularly proud of the fact that<br />
by the end of my vacation scheme I was<br />
entrusted by my supervisor to carry out<br />
research which was then sent straight to<br />
clients. This made me feel like my work<br />
was valued.<br />
@RateMyPlacement I loved my<br />
vacation scheme at @TaylorWessing. Had<br />
a great experience at a very friendly and<br />
welcoming firm.<br />
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