The Insight Scheme was a very useful way to explore how the firm operates on a daytoday basis The scheme was split into two groups one undertaking a day of sessions and the other spending their time in a department to get involved in trainee tasks E
We were shown presentations on the various practice areas and diversity initiatives run by the firm and were given ample time to network with practicing lawyers We also had the chance to shadow an associate for two days
Planned socials and opportunities to network Research task Shadow and sit with supervisor a senior associate Conducted legal research due diligence and contract review to support ongoing transactions
The scheme was split across two departments I had an independent research task to complete for each department I also had the opportunity to sit in on live client calls Throughout the scheme there were various practice area presentations and talks as
I worked in two practice areas over two weeks one week in each I had a good range of work I had to complete an assessed research task for each seat for each supervisor I also reached out to get involved in client work from my supervisors on each seat
The week began with a series of talks about the firm its diversity initiatives how its grown in the last decade and importantly its practice areas All of this helped increase my knowledge of the firm and understand if it was a place I could see myself
The scheme primarily consisted of days involving a shadowing or b workshops and discussion panels from the various practice groups Because this scheme is relatively longer than other schemes for firstyear students you get to cover nearly every major
The vacation scheme was in person and lasted for four days I shared an office with my supervisor who was an associate in one of the Banking and Finance groups We had to complete a research task during those days but we were also free to attend talks on
Joined an associate in Latham amp Watkinss corporate department undertaking legal research document review and drafting I investigated which business structure would be most appropriate for three individuals looking to start a business and consider
The scheme provided students with an insight into the culture the working practices and the various characteristics of the firm which allows it to operate as the second largest US firm in the world This included shadowing associates whilst they navigate
presentations on the firms goals visions diversity initiatives and practise areas including MampA Litigation Antitrust and ESG shadowing an associate my associate was from the DCM team going on social events
The Latham amp Watkins FirstYear Spring Scheme was a oneweek scheme that involved three days of sessions panel discussions QampAs presentations case studies etc and two days of work shadowing FirstYear Scheme students were given the oppor
Sat in the corporate department The daily tasks included reviewing contracts researching clients and attending meetings Also had socials with the rest of the vacation schemers as well as people from the firm where I got to experience the culture of La
Working on assessed research task networking with lawyers as well as attending practice area presentations and social events
The scheme was split into 2 general sections The first section involved sessions about the different practice areas Latham dealt with Very well organised with very informative speakers What I appreciated was the fact that people at different levels ie
Research task client work social events practice area talks coffee chats with trainees and associates
Given the need to move the vacation scheme online due to COVID the Latham summer scheme was held on InsideSherpa We got a very good insight into the various practice areas of the firm Each practice area talks were digestible and followed with a QA
I enjoyed the insight greatly I was able to undertake 2 research tasks in 2 different areas I was keen on Further I had a trainee buddy and a supervisor This allowed me to understand the nature of the firms work and to see if I get along with the peo
I really enjoyed the scheme as there was a wide variety of events scheduled throughout the week Not only were there opportunities to speak with trainees associates and partners but we also got to experience some of the wellbeing events that the firm h
