First Year Insight Scheme Review
by Baker McKenzie
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
4.6
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The Company
4.5
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Everything Else
4.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 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?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
The scheme provided a brilliant introduction to both life as a City lawyer and more importantly the work and ethos at Baker McKenzie. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and I am now applying for a vacation scheme.
Baker McKenzie gave me real work shadowing and at every stage wanted to give us responsibilities like the trainees. This made us feel extremely welcome and valued and has encouraged me to apply.
The scheme provided the essential guidance for applying to a vacation scheme and during the event, constant support was offered to guide us through the scheme. After the event, I even received messages off trainees and emails from the team asking how the scheme was and any areas for improvement whilst extending their offer to help with any future application.
I found it particularly useful to undertake a mock presentation regarding a hypothetical business decision surround technology firms. This encouraged me to seek out further information and has allowed me to see how the very academically focused law degree can be used in the real world.
The Company
Timetables were given and the event was evenly structured between various activities.
Very fun! Everyone was extremely friendly including the students and members from the team and made me feel very welcome.
Talks were given by partners and other members of the team, thereby investing time into us and encouraged us to apply.
I was able to network with trainees and fee earners to establish what kind of work they do on a daily basis and understand the life as a lawyer at Baker McKenzie.
It was invaluable to be in the offices of one of the world's largest law firms and get to grips with how such a huge operation fits together in a commercial sense across the globe.
The guidance given and opportunities presented to us cemented my decision that I wish to become a City lawyer and specifically at Baker McKenzie.
Everything Else
Hotel and food was also paid for.
Lunches with trainees, networking drinks and a trip up the London Eye was extremely welcoming to meet the team and other students who I am now friends with for the future.
The London Eye and meal out were very friendly and open. I was able to make friends and really get to see the trainees as they are outside of the office.
Presentations were given to us but it was most valuable to ask the trainees what they thought and learn about their experiences!
Without doubt!
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
November 2017
