Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Linklaters

Rating

4.6/5
  • Skills
    4.5
  • Business Insight
    4.3
  • Culture
    4.7
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.

    • We were set a range of assessed task, which included submitting written work (one task per week). Additionally, we participated in various pre-planned sessions, particularly including practice area introductions. When I had free time, I also completed real work set by my supervisor or trainee buddy. Lastly, I arranged many coffee chats with many people in the firm to get a broader insight.

    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have improved my communication, teamwork, presentation, and organisation skills throughout the Scheme.

  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development

    • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?

    • It was a good feeling, as I now feel prepared to enter the legal industry.

  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight

    • 4/5
  • How would you rate the structure of the insight

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight

    • 4/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

    • Everyone I met at the firm was very kind, helpful, and welcoming. Although it is noticeable that everyone works very hard, everyone took the time to explain new concepts to me. Thus, the atmosphere was very friendly.

  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

    • 5/5
  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?

    • 4/5
  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?

    • 5/5

    Your Impressions

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

    • I enjoyed the insight to a large extent. It was a very informative and I had a great time.

  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight

    • 5/5
  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations

    • 5/5
  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Linklaters

    • 5/5
  • 7. Would you recommend Linklaters to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Linklaters

    • Complete in-depth research about the firm before applying. Attend as many careers events as possible, and try to attend an open day or the Pathfinder programme before applying for the Vacation Scheme.

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2023

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