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Rating
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About You
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The Company
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Everything Else
- 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 thoroughly enjoyed the scheme. It was interesting, informative and gave me a great insight into the actual functioning of a magic circle law firm.
I was given ample opportunity to participate in activities ranging from socials to work tasks. The people were generally warm and empathetic.
The firm has great support structures in terms of ensuring that a person is given all the resources and support necessary to not only enjoy the technical but also the social side of the experience.
I gained or built on skills ranging from social skills, drafting, emails, document management, negotiation, client pitching and billing.
The Company
It was very well structured. It was well planned and you could tell that the graduate recruitment team put a a lot of thought and effort into ensuring that the scheme was well put together and ran smoothly.
It was a light and fun but competitive atmosphere. There were several great socials.
We had several practice overviews and personal development talks from various people in the firm.
I got a great look into everything it takes to be a lawyer at Linklaters.
Yes it did. The culture here is genuinely one of mutual respect and inclusivity.
I have a clearer understanding of where I want to be in the years to come and whether Linklaters is that place or not.
Everything Else
Paid for the scheme every second week and also provided with accommodation and transport.
Yes there were several social events and different members of the firm were invited to participate.
Great! Well planned, fun and easy for everyone to get involved in.
Yes the firm has several interest groups that allow people to get involved in things outside the scope of their work.
Yes, it’s a worthwhile experience. It’s a great firm with great people, in a great city.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
London
December 2019