student 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
4.8
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The Company
5.0
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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
I really enjoyed the entirety of the three weeks as I undertook challenging yet exciting work and gained a greater understanding of the culture of the firm. I also made great friends with the other students on the vacation scheme who were incredibly supportive throughout. The scheme was well structured and enabled us to have a well-rounded experience of the firm.
When completing work the lawyers were extremely appreciative and articulated how invaluable my contribution was. Often they were grateful for the amount of time I saved them when completing tasks such as legal research, contract reviews and blog articles. I felt equally valued by all the colleagues I met, from trainees to partners.
Everyone took the time to provide clear instructions and guidance on how to complete the tasks. They were also happy to answer any additional questions I had. I was given continuous support throughout the vacation scheme by my work providers who constantly checked to see how I was getting on.
I developed many skills and gained a greater understanding of the world of law. This will definitely help when studying the LPC.
The Company
Graduate recruitment put a lot of effort into structuring the vacation scheme. We were given the chance to experience two different departments and learn a lot about the firm through presentations, networking events and lunches. They also planned really enjoyable socials which allowed the vacation schemers and trainees to meet and discuss the firm.
The atmosphere was great as everyone was extremely friendly and supportive throughout.
They put a lot of time, effort and money into creating a great experience for us.
We were given three weeks at the firm, much of which was spent in the departments engaging in what life would truly be like at Baker & McKenzie.
A lot, we were given lots of opportunities to interact with other colleagues and learn about the firm's diversity and inclusion and corporate social responsibility initiatives. We even had the chance to experience a volunteer day at a charity shop in Brixton.
Very, I learnt that I would like a career as a corporate lawyer at Baker & McKenzie.
Everything Else
Yes, there were many departmental lunches, networking events, and socials.
Really enjoyable and well planned.
Mainly pro bono and voluntary work.
Definitely, it was incredible.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
July 2019
