Law vacation scheme Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.1/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the summer scheme. I was able to get a feel for the firm's culture and variety of work.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • In my first department, the team were especially generous in taking the time to explain the background and relevance of the tasks I was set. This gave me the sense that the work I was doing was genuinely useful. In my second department, I was set some work that had been specifically designed to teach vacation scheme students. Though I was able to contribute less to the team's efforts, it was a valuable learning exercise for me personally.

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

    • My supervisors and buddies gave me thorough and constructive feedback.

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

    • Having just finished a non-law undergraduate degree, my experience at Taylor Wessing has reaffirmed my commitment to pursuing a career in law.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very. The inductions were a good ice breaker and thorough without being too long. Sitting in two departments provided a sense of the variety of work that Taylor Wessing is involved in. There were lots of group sessions and socials integrated into the scheme, which gave you the opportunity to bond with the other vac schemers as well as to meet some of the current trainees and other members of the firm.

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

    • Generally very positive. People got along well and seemed to be really enjoying the work and other activities that they were able to get involved in.

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

    • People took the time to explain things and were generous in sharing their advice and experiences.

    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?

    • I believe I was able to get a good feel for how the firm operates as a workplace and socially.

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

    • Taylor Wessing seemed to have a genuinely open and supportive culture. Except for one or two scary partners, it didn't feel hierarchical.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The scheme reaffirmed that I definitely want to pursue a career in law.

    3/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • There were ample opportunities to meet members of the firm from all different levels and departments.

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

    • There was a great variety of social events, ranging from a ping-pong evening and a cocktail making class to the firm-wide black tie summer party. They were all very enjoyable and good opportunities to meet new members of the firm as well as to get to know people on a personal level.

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

    • Some of the vac schemers got involved in sporting or departmental activities.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2016

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