Vacation Scheme Student Review

The insight exceeded all expectations. I was nervous prior to the Vac Scheme about how much I would be expected to know, however the supervisors were really happy to answer questions and trainees were always around to offer help. Grad recruitment were also really supportive in ensuring you were enjoying the Scheme and knew where to go and when.

I was praised on my work by my supervisors and any improvements required were communicated in a very friendly manner. Supervisors seemed to really appreciate any help I could offer them which meant I immediately felt part of the team.

Grad recruitment in particular were great at ensuring you were supported during the two weeks. They would remind you of any events that were coming up, and whenever we met would have an informal chat about how you were finding the Scheme. Supervisor's were always willing to answer questions and to give you work when you asked for it.

Drafting in particular was a skill I had not really developed prior to the scheme and I think this will really help with the LPC. The research training was also invaluable as I was introduced to new ways of using Westlaw that will help with assessments.

The structure was seamless. It was an impressive two weeks packed full of training courses, presentations, socials and of course actually working within our departments.

It was refreshing to be in a firm that obviously worked extremely hard and was full of extremely clever individuals. There was a collaborative culture which encouraged hard work but also appreciated the importance of a work-life balance. Confident, but not arrogant.

I felt extremely lucky to have secured a Scheme with a firm that was clearly dedicated to investing in me and my potential as a lawyer. The week was very much focussed on us as individuals and developing our skills and how the firm is the right fit for us, rather than us being the right fit for the firm.

The Scheme gave me a valuable insight into the actual work of lawyers and trainees in particular. This was through been giving work akin to that of lawyers and trainees at the firm.

I left with a full understanding of the collaborative culture of the firm, yet the dedication to working hard and achieving results.

It simply reaffirmed my decision to pursue a career as a lawyer.

I was paid £800 for the two weeks which more or less covered by accommodation expenses.

I was constantly approached by trainees and other professionals in the firm to join them for lunch or a coffee which was a great way to network.

The social events were excellent.

It was not something I particularly had in mind to find out about, so was given limited information about this. Had I asked however, I am sure I would have found out more information.

Absolutely! There is very little to criticise about the whole Scheme.