Vacation Scheme Student Review
by BCLP
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 BCLP
- 7. Would you recommend BCLP to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BCLP
Overview
Assist fee earners in legal research and document review on real client matters. Prepare for presentations. Attend introductory workshops, training sessions and internal meetings. Participate in social events including a partner lunch and LGBT Pride celebration.
Skills
Developed industry-specific skills through working on construction contracts and attending training on real estate joint ventures. Other personal and professional skills include analytical skills, oral communication and teamwork. It was also important to stay organised and prioritise your tasks. Attention to detail was critical.
Business Insight
The introductory series on core practice areas were very helpful in understanding the business of the firm. Opportunities to attend cross-border meetings with the Singapore office were very insightful in terms of finding out about the firm's profit areas and strategic direction.
Culture
BCLP has an extremely friendly and collegiate environment. Partners, associates and trainees are approachable and open about sharing their backgrounds. Regular social events and the open office layout make it easy to bond with one another and find out about the culture, business as well as strategic direction of the firm. The Emerging Talent Team and Learning Development are also helpful in answering any specific questions.
Your Impressions
I enjoyed the insight very much. The fact that I get to work on real client matters as an intern - getting involved in drafting client emails and other important documents - makes me feel valued. The culture is friendly and supportive. People at the firm want to know me as a person, making me feel comfortable about being myself at the office. The experience exceeded my expectations, and I would love to work for the company in the future.
Yes
Consider how businesses generally make more profit and attract clients. Research the firm - not only on its website - use as many sources as possible. Show your interest in the firm's business and use examples to explain why it matches your career ambitions. Be professional but also try to build a personal connection with the people you meet at the office and during the interviews. Be yourself and let your personality shine through.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
International
June 2022
