Taylor Wessing 2 week Vacation Scheme Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Throughly enjoyed my 2 weeks as I was made to feel welcomed by everyone at the firm.

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

    • I was given real responsibility from day 1 and even when I sat in my corporate finance seat I was able to help out on the closing stages of a completion.

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

    • I was able to speak to anyone about particular issues and I particularly found my trainee buddies and supervisors always on hand even when they had their own work on.

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

    • A lot of the legal research skills I had learnt from my legal degree helped me significantly but the scheme taught me the business side of commercial law as ultimately you clients want clear answers rather than an academic commentary of the law.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured especially with the 'Focus On' sessions which gave us an insight into the different practice areas.

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

    • This was a genuinely a nice place to work as everyone was so approachable and willing to talk about their work.

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

    • It seemed clear that a lot of people who work for TW had began their training at the firm so it seems that the firm does invest quite a bit into personal training and development.

    5/5
  • 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 was given real trainee tasks rather than just book work exercises to fill my time.

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

    • TW's culture was emphasised throughout the 2 weeks as we learnt that their 4 values that they hold are very close to how the company functions. We also appreciated the strategy of selling the whole firm.

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

    • It confirmed that I would like to go into commercial law

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid £550 for the two weeks which was plenty

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

    • We had partner lunches, social events with the trainees and people were always willing to offer their time to talk.

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

    • Very well structured and open to all.

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

    • They have a football team, firm choir, ski trips abroad and saw that they take part in events such as a 10k in Prague.

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

    • Very much so

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

July 2016

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