First Year Spring Scheme Attendee Review

by Latham & Watkins

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.9/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • 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.
  • Panels providing a spotlight on specific practice areas including Corporate and Banking. Insight into diversity at the firm from the Diversity Committee. Networked with other participants on the scheme, graduate recruitment and lawyers. Work shadowed with a Banking associate.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I developed research skills, particularly within a legal framework. Developed by networking and communication skills. Improved my legal and commercial understanding and awareness.


  • 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 really insightful learning about different practice areas available at the firm through speaking to lawyers and engaging with sessions.


  • 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?
  • The culture was really warm and friendly. It was also collegiate and ambitious alongside this and promoted self motivation.


  • 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 really enjoyed the insight. It provided a deeper understanding of Latham & Watkins and I would recommend it to anyone interested in learning about commercial law.


  • 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 Latham & Watkins
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Latham & Watkins to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Latham & Watkins
  • Research the firm properly, be specific in your application about what interests you in the firm. Demonstrate an interest in commercial law.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

April 2024


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