First-Year Spring Scheme Review
by Latham & Watkins
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 Latham & Watkins
- 7. Would you recommend Latham & Watkins to a friend?
- 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Latham & Watkins
Overview
The Latham & Watkins First-Year Spring Scheme was a one-week scheme that involved three days of sessions (panel discussions, Q&As, presentations, case studies, etc.) and two days of work shadowing. First-Year Scheme students were given the opportunity to shadow associates in a particular practice area for two days and gain a strong insight into the culture and life at Latham & Watkins.
Skills
The scheme helped me understand commercial law in large international firms. I learned about the role of firms in practice areas such as derivatives, corporate M&A, Data Technology Transactions and Financial Regulation. I also developed my networking skills through several coffee networking opportunities with trainees, associates, and partners.
Business Insight
The insight into the work and life at Latham & Watkins was unparalleled. By working closely with the firm's associates, I witnessed the firm's culture first-hand. It also helped me understand the core practice areas and selling points of Latham & Watkins as a firm. As a result, I've gained a strong understanding of the work at international law firms.
Culture
The culture was the best part of my experience with Latham. The people were warm and welcoming, the culture was inclusive, and everyone was kind. People went out of their way to offer their assistance to people who asked for it. Diversity is clearly a key part of the firm's culture. Nearly every employee I spoke to highlighted inclusivity as one of their main drivers for joining Latham & Watkins.
Your Impressions
I immensely enjoyed the insight scheme. It was undoubtedly the highlight of my academic year. It was also one of the best experiences I've had with any commercial law firm during events, open days, or placements. The scheme confirmed that Latham is at the very top of the list of my preferred firms.
Yes
• Understand the culture and values at the firm, and make sure to mirror those values during assessments. • Be able to identify the firm's USPs during an assessment. Research into the key competitors of the firm • Understand the landscape for US firms in London. Consider the trainee cohort size, revenue, etc when trying to identify key players in London.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
July 2022
