Vacation Scheme Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

3.5/5
  • About You
    3.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • The members of the firm were very welcoming and open to being asked questions. The other vacation scheme students were nice and easy to get along with. I really enjoyed the social events, especially playing darts at Flight Club!

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I was given lots of responsibility from the start of the scheme, and as a result felt valued.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Some departments were extremely busy during our time at the firm, and as a result at some times feedback from supervisors was not as extensive as I would have wished.

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I learnt some valuable skills from the tasked we were required to do. The group presentation forced us to work together effectively, and this is a skill I will take from the scheme.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The scheme was very well planned and carried out by the graduate recruitment department.

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

    • Very positive! The firms summer party was also a very enjoyable experience!

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

    • There were regular talks from different practice areas which contributed usefully to my understanding of the law firms practice.

    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?

    • Some tasks were not live, which is to be expected, and is something that most vac schemes will be unable to replicate.

    2/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • We met many of the firms employees, all of whom were extremely kind and welcoming.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Useful talks from practice area heads were helpful in deciding which areas of law I may want to pursue a career in.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 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?

    • Yes, the social calendar was jam packed with many different events.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The firms summer party was the highlight of the social calendar.

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

    • There was some mention of sports teams and other clubs.

    2/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • As an introduction to law in the City, I would recommend TW’s scheme to a friend.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2019

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