Vacation Scheme Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I thought it was a very interesting, challenging and intense experience. Together, all these aspects made the vacation scheme extremely worthwhile and fulfilling.

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

    • I felt extremely valued throughout my time at Taylor Wessing. The graduate recruitment team went above and beyond to ensure that each candidate was enjoying and coping well during the week. Moreover, each lawyer that I spoke to really made the effort to get to know me and find out what I wanted from the scheme.

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

    • I was always provided with lots of guidance and support, particularly from my trainee buddy and supervisor. The graduate recruitment team had daily check-ins and that was a good opportunity to ask any questions I had.

    5/5
  • 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 developed, and information you received, will assist me in many ways. I have learnt that it is important to be resiliant even when things are tough, as, in the end, I was have a great feeling of satisfaction.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was very well structured. At times, it felt like there was a lot going on and I was feeling overwhelmed. However, once I got into a routine, it really helped.

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

    • The general atmosphere during my insight was positive. Everyone brought good energy and positive vibes, so that made the more challenging aspects of the scheme less daunting and stressful.

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

    • In terms of personal training and development, Taylor Wessing invested in me to a large extent? I learnt about lots of different practice areas and aspects of the firm.

    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?

    • It helped me alot. I was able to learn that there is a non-hierarchical structure and this really attracted me to a full tiem role with the firm.

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

    • I got a great insight. Through Blackfriars and interacting with lots of different lawyers, I learnt about the culture of the firm.

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

    • Very helpful! I was able to see which types of clients the firm has and what direction it wants to go in.

    5/5

    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?

    • Lots of opportunities! I managed to speak to everyone that I wanted throughout the week.

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

    • Very helpful! I met lots of people outside working hours and socialised with them comfortably.

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

    • Yes, I found out about Blackfriars.

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

    • Definately!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2020

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