First Year insight scheme Review
by Latham & Watkins
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Business Insight
4.3
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Culture
4.7
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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
We were given insightful talks about the firms practice areas, the work they do, the quality of their work, and their culture. We then spent the next two days shadowing associates from different departments, such as banking, corporate, fin tech, litigation, and more.
Skills
Yes. I have developed my research skills, commercial awareness, understanding of the firm, and knowledge on technical issues.
Business Insight
Fascinating but also confidence building. It was an experience that (positively!) subverted my expectations. Everyone was super nice, seemed really interested in me, and helped me get the absolute most out of the experience.
Culture
Affirming and friendly. Many US law firms have a reputation for toxic work environments, competitive culture, and tireless hours, but Latham seems different. Yes it is hard work, but it’s in a supportive environment that makes the work seem so much better, and so much more enjoyable to do. Additionally, the company focus on being the best law firm in the world is really reflected through the talented employees.
Your Impressions
Very much, I had a great time, and am sad to leave! That being said, I’m grateful for what I experienced, and delighted to have such a great time.
Yes
Be interested in the culture, be interested in the work, and really understand what motivates you to want to work at Latham.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
April 2024
