Baker Mckenzie Spring Vacation Scheme Review

by Baker McKenzie

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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?

    • The opportunity to experience the work of trainees and speak candidly with them about what it's like day-to-day at the firm

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

    • Yes - everyone was really friendly and I was made to feel as though the work I was doing was important, and I was generally doing interesting work that would be used for actual clients

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

    • I had a trainee buddy and a supervisor in both departments, which meant I had people to go to if I didn't understand something / if I needed work to do

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

    • Perhaps not in my degree, but has certainly helped me decide firmly what career path I want to follow and at what kind of firm

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The vac scheme was really well structured - we had a timetable and had events spaced out throughout the two weeks

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

    • Everyone was really friendly - both at the firm and other people on the vac scheme

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

    • The firm had clearly put a great deal of effort into the vac scheme and it was very much appreciated. We received training on the first day, and we had various skills sessions throughout the two weeks

    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?

    • Although the work perhaps didn't represent 100% accurately the work trainees get involved with, getting to sit with a trainee let me see what the work is actually like.

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

    • The company culture came across strongly throughout my time there - this was mainly through meeting a number of people across the firm at associate, trainee and partner level

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

    • It was extremely valuable - although I was pretty set on my career path beforehand, the vacation scheme helped cement this for me

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were paid at the end of every week, which was extremely helpful

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

    • Yes - there were frequent socials / events to meet trainees, and there were also partner lunches / drinks

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

    • There was a range of social events, including lunches, dinners and drinks

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

    • Yes - I had the opportunity to attend a Corporate Social Responsibility event at the firm, and some had the chance to attend a legal advice centre

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

    • Yes absolutely - great firm, interesting work, excellent clients and friendly people

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

April 2018

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