Trail Blazing Open Day Attendee 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?

    • It was an amazing day!

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

    • The fact that so many lawyers took the time out of their busy days to come talk to us really demonstrated how much the firm cared about this event.

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

    • I believe that the mock group activity was very helpful because it was an amazing opportunity to learn how the current recruitment process works for the firm.

    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 group activity and the discussions at the beginning of the day were beneficial because they allowed me to see what Taylor Wessing is looking for in applicants. Each law firm is different but Taylor Wessing explained, in detail, how to make a very strong application.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I appreciated the schedule and all of the information provided by the firm about deadlines and tips for applications.

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

    • I felt totally comfortable and at home.

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

    • A senior partner took hours out of his time to talk with us and then assess us which demonstrates how seriously the firm took this event.

    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?

    • The different levels of lawyers explained how the application process works, how the LPC operates for this firm and the role to becoming an eventual partner.

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

    • I really feel I can see that the firm is structured in a way where lawyers and staff members are supportive of one another and can lean on one another for advice and guidance.

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

    • I knew I wanted to be a lawyer before this Trail Blazing Open Day but this event just confirmed how much I want to work for Taylor Wessing.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I chose not to include expenses but I was given the opportunity.

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

    • One of the best aspects of the day was how many opportunities there were to meet different lawyers and members of staff throughout the day.

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

    • Lunch and the end of the day allowed me to socialize with lawyers in a friendly atmosphere.

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

    • Yes-the firm wants well-rounded lawyers and not just people who sit at their disk in solitude.

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

    • It was the best Open Day that I have attended!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

London

November 2016

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