International Clerkship Review

by Linklaters

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    4.3
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • Sessions on different practice areas at the firm, work assigned by principal, social events (bounce ping pong, ice skating at somerset house), assignments


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Communication in a team, knowledge about different aspects of the law (e.g., capital markets, SFG, EDM), how to use outlook, how to format a document to the requirements of the law firm


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

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

  • 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 great, we got a great insight into the business (e.g., how the firm pitches for work, how work streams are managed).


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

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

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

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Friendly, down to earth, high performing, excited about their work, dedicated to their work, 24/7 job, rewarding


  • 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?
  • 4/5

    Your Impressions

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


  • 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
  • Practice for the Watson Glaser, learn about a typical m&a deal (warranty, indemnity, purchase price).


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

December 2023


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