Vacation Scheme Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed my time at the firm, everyone made me feel welcome and supported.

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

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

    • People were available to answer questions and reassuring in that there were no 'stupid' questions, but there's definitely an element of picking your moments as the department was really busy.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • I always knew where I needed to be and I could plan my time in accordance with my schedule.

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

    • Good, upbeat, people were keen on ensuring I had a good time and that I had ample opportunity to ask questions.

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

    • 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?

    • I had to be proactive in seeking work, was challenged and received feedback. I was also able to observe interactions and listen in on client calls which gave me a good idea of how life as a trainee would look with the firm.

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

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

    • 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 - there were regular scheduled talks with subsequent opportunities to ask questions, as well as specifically scheduled networking events during which everyone was enthusiastic about meeting everyone on the scheme.

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

    • Really enjoyable and a good opportunity to interact with people on the scheme and members of the firm more generally.

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

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

    • Absolutely - I had a great time and learned a lot about Linklaters as well as the role of a commercial solicitor more generally.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2019

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