Trail Blazing Open Day Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the Trail Blazing Open Day. It was particularly useful listening to the graduate recruitment team and speaking with the current trainees, who were all friendly and helpful.

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

    • The firm put a lot of effort into providing a well-structured and informative day.

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

    • Although we weren't given very much information beforehand, the day itself was very well planned and everyone was happy to answer questions.

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

    • I now have a much better idea of careers at this size of firm, and Taylor Wessing in particular.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The day was very well structured.

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

    • The atmosphere was very comfortable and friendly.

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

    • The business activity was a really useful exercise and had been well planned by the graduate recruitment team.

    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 got a very full idea of life at the firm from talking to the current trainees at lunch.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Current trainees spoke very highly of the culture at the company.

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

    • I came away from the day feeling much more certain about putting in an application for Taylor Wessing's vacation scheme.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel reimbursement was offered, but this was not necessary for me.

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

    • Yes, we spoke with trainees at lunch, were assigned a trainee for our business exercises, and there were several at the drinks session at the end of the day. They were all very approachable and friendly.

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

    • The atmosphere was very relaxed and constructive. The office setting is stunning too, with incredible views over the city.

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

    • Trainees only mentioned these in passing at lunch.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • It was a really helpful and enjoyable day. The graduate recruitment team clearly go to a lot of trouble to make it useful and relaxed.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

December 2017

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