Summer Vacation Scheme Review
by Baker McKenzie
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
- Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
- 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
- Please rate how insightful you found the insight
- How would you rate the structure of the insight
- How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
- 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the networking opportunities?
- Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
- 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Baker McKenzie
- 7. Would you recommend Baker McKenzie to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Baker McKenzie
Overview
I sat in two departments over the three weeks, undertaking trainee tasks and sitting in on departmental and client meetings. We were also given a pro bono task to complete over the three weeks, as well as a group client pitch presentation exercise which we conducted in the final week. We also had many departmental presentations and networking events, as well as social events.
Skills
I learnt a lot more about the profession generally. We had a presentation skills session which developed my confidence and ability to present. I also improved my communication skills through communicating with a wide variety of people. I developed my collaboration skills through the various team exercises (pro bono and client pitch exercise). I improved my networking skills also.
Business Insight
We had really informative sessions like a session with Management Committee to understand more the business and the firm specifically.
Culture
The culture is very friendly, welcoming, supporting, and non-hierarchical. I was not nervous to speak to Partners. There are various social events which were fun. The firm is massive on D&I and has a lot of groups e.g. BakerEthnicity, BakerWomen. There are lots of volunteering and pro bono opportunities. In general, everyone is lovely.
Your Impressions
I really enjoyed the insight - I got such a varied and deep knowledge of the firm. I did some really high-level work which exceeded my expectations.
Yes
Make sure you know the firm well and link your experiences to that of the Firm, its culture, and its work.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
July 2021
