Winter Vacation Scheme Review

by Linklaters

Rating

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

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • The scheme offered a chance to learn more about the role of a trainee at Linklaters and about the different departments and the firm's strategic goals. On a day-to-day basis there were presentations, socials, work on the scheme projects, and work for your principal depending on what they were able to give you.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my ability to manage my time and prioritise tasks when having to work under time pressure. The scheme also offered he opportunity to practice working as a part of a team, and the tasks generally required researching and analysing information to produce a cogent final product.


  • 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 fantastic to hear about the various departments - both in presentations and in speaking to people in other departments at the firm - as this provided me with a better understanding of the work that the firm does. This also gave me a better understanding of the kind of work that a commercial lawyer can do at Linklaters and I was impressed by the variation available.


  • 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?
  • In the department I sat in and across the firm everyone was friendly and keen to answer my questions and help guide me. People at Linklaters work in a collegiate way which trickles down into how they interact with one another resulting in a positive work atmosphere.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

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

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

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed getting to know more about Linklaters and the kind of tasks that a trainee does at Linklaters. It was a great experience to meet people from the various departments and the socials were good fun.


  • 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
  • Make sure to have a strong understanding of your motivations for applying to the firm. Brush up on some basic legal and commercial concepts before your assessment.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

December 2023


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