Student Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • Hugely enjoyed the vacation scheme. The Graduate Recruitment team organised a brilliant two weeks which taught me a lot about the firm and the practice area it specialises in.

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

    • Our buddies / supervisors made sure we were introduced to everyone in the department in which we worked. This helped me feel welcome, values and integrated into the team.

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

    • Everyone was eager to support me and answer my questions. A strong support network is provided with the buddy / supervisor system.

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

    • This vacation scheme confirmed my decision to study law and pursue it as a career.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Organisation was excellent and well structured using regular information sessions and group work.

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

    • The trainees went to great lengths to organise fun social and to support us and answer questions.

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

    • Lots of provisions were in place so that we had a supportive network around us.

    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 tasks I received reflected typical assignments for trainee solicitors.

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

    • The firm's culture was expressed through the way people looked after me and always made time to answer my questions.

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

    • Accurate reflection of the daily tasks of a trainee solicitor, complemented by informative sessions led by current trainees / associates / partner allowing me to ask questions about how roles change as one takes on different positions within the firm.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Salary was good.

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

    • A variety of socials were arranges in both formal and informal settings.

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

    • Very fun and quite relaxed.

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

    • Yes, lots of sports / pro bono opportunities.

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

    • Would 100% recommend.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

Scotland

July 2019

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