• Gained experience in running groups
• Liked receiving constructive feedback from supervisors
• Benefit from observing other psychologists and the application of their skills in practice
• Had the opportunity to discuss issues with people experienced in the field
• Knowledge of what it's like in the prisons on a daily basis
• Supervisory support was vital
• Ability to adapt to different situations
• Need to have a structured time for weekly meetings
• Learned new interview skills and how to interpret the answers
• How to deal with a stressful work environment
• Need to write concise reports quickly
• Researching and writing about new fields
• Access to most recent material
• Ability to conduct a large variety of tests
• Practiced professional administrative skills
• Learned how to work in a team and apply psychological principles to a legal setting affecting people's lives
• Personal growth, ability to take initiative and responsibility
• Learning to work with people dismissive of psychological perspectives