Each day we had to manage time between attending workshops completing set tasks gaining an exposure to practice areas and meeting members of the firm for insights
I sat with an associate gaining a firsthand insight into the firm We were tasked with completing various pieces of work for clients and work that was assessed by trainee recruitment
The day to day involved completing assigned tasks attending scheduled talks and doing work for my Principal There was also the opportunity to network with people from across the firm
I sat in the Antitrust amp Foreign Investment Group and listened in on my principals calls and client interactions I also attended sessions organised by the graduate recruitment team and participated in a group activity
The scheme was two weeks with daily sessions and two socials during the week It consisted of two tasks assignments from your principal and a final TC interview
While each day varied typically schedule included sessions to learn more about the firm Principal Work Coffee Chats and working in my project There were also socials with the other Vacation Scheme Students the team from the seat I was in and my Tra
The scheme involved a combination of organised talks project work and opportunities within our assigned seats We also had regular socials and information sessions that allowed the vacation scheme students to network
There was a variety of work from tasks given by your principal practice workshops presentations and projects
Talks live matters with principal and trainee buddy
I sat in a department for two weeks with a principal and a trainee buddy I was set tasks to complete over the scheme as well as going to timetabled insight sessions and meetings There was also the opportunity to schedule coffee chats with people across
I attended a variety of sessions that were organized as a part of the Clerkship We got to attend several social events every week and had a lot of opportunities to interact with people across practice areas
I spent time working on tasks assigned by trainee recruitment meeting people in the firm and performing tasks assigned by my principal I also had practice sessions to understand the various practice seats in the firm
Practice group overviews workshops written exercises
Over the course of the scheme I was involved in real client work for my principle and other lawyers in my seat It was really helpful in enhancing my knowledge of commercial law There were also some assessed tasks which were really interesting and thoug
Flexibility on a daytoday basis Possible tasks consist of work for supervisor meeting with various lawyers for varying practice groups Significant number of practice overviews and DampI and efficiency sessions
The morning generally consisted of timetabled talks We were assigned broader tasks by Trainee Recruitment throughout the scheme Each of us was located in a different practice area We were also assigned tasks by our trainee buddy contact and principal
I was working in the structured finance group and helped with legal research and proof reading I also joined weekly group meetings where the team discussed all the deals they were working on
The insight was two weeks During this time I attended firm presentations about the different practice areas Capital Markets Corporate Litigation Arbitration and Investigations amongst others I also networked with staff members during coffee cha
On a daily basis I sat with my principals in my practice area and got on with the work that graduate recruitment had sent to us There were socials quite often I had coffee chats with people across the firm and we had multiple talks outlining the strate
The scheme offered a chance to learn more about the role of a trainee at Linklaters and about the different departments and the firm039s strategic goals On a daytoday basis there were presentations socials work on the scheme projects and work for
