Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed it - great experience getting involved in real work and meeting the people that worked here. Great socials organised.

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

    • Felt appreciated and valued. Was given meaningful work and felt that time was invested into my own professional development. Had the opportunity to speak to and meet clients.

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

    • This differed depending where I was sat but was understandable on account of my supervisors workload.

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

    • The skills I learnt over these two weeks will definitely assist in my future career as I developed my letter writing skills, honed my research abilities and practiced client contact.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured - lots of focus-on sessions to learn about all the different department areas and various social events in the evening. Didn't see much of the Graduate Talent team which was a shame.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very positive - would be very happy to work here. Really enjoyed the work I carried out and the people that I met.

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

    • Thoroughly invested in my professional development. Lawyers at all levels really took the time to explain concepts through with me to make sure I really understood and gave detailed feedback.

    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 feel I had a good experience of my time here - had the opportunity to get involved in lots of varied pieces of work.

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

    • This experience really confirmed the warm and friendly culture I expected at Taylor Wessing and I really enjoyed it.

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

    • The focus-on sessions were very useful to learn about the different department areas and where I want to qualify one day.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Adequate pay - competitive salary.

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

    • Lots of evening socials and networking events where we could speak to trainees. Would have been nice if the dinner was with people other than the trainees e.g. the graduate talent team.

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

    • Really fun enjoyable activities! Had rooftop cocktails, went to the Flight Club and was even invited to the Firm's summer party in the first week. This was followed by a three course meal and rooftop drinks in the second week.

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

    • Yes, there was the opportunity to join the sports activities and to attend the Blackfriars Settlement pro bono clinic.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes - had a thoroughly enjoyable experience and really learnt a lot.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2019

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