Open Day Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I really enjoyed the day - there was a good mix of workshops and talks, and the group was relatively small which meant there was plenty of opportunity to network with lawyers at all stages of their careers at Baker and McKenzie.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • It was only an Open Day, so hard to say, but everyone was very friendly and helpful. There was a really nice feeling to the whole London office.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There were trainees on hand throughout all the tasks to answer questions and offer guidance which was very helpful. Tasks were well explained and well timed, so that we had to work quickly in order to complete each activity.

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The commercial awareness and negotiation skills sessions in particular were very useful.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured, the day had a natural progression to it.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Generally very good and upbeat!

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Again, it was only a one day event, but I felt the company was genuinely interested in us.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Talking to trainees over lunch was the best way to understand the culture.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Opening talk from the graduate recruitment partner really explained the ethos of Baker and McKenzie.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I am already set on a career in commercial law, but it is always useful to gain insight into different firms.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Baker & McKenzie reimburse travel expenses up to £100.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Over lunch and during office tours in particular.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Really good, probably down to the slightly smaller numbers of students attending the Open Day and the fact that lots of lawyers came to the lunch.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • During the Life of a Trainee question and answer session.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes absolutely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2015

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