First year Spring Intern Review
by Latham & Watkins
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Business Insight
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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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
Participated in various panels, workshops and engaged in shadow work experience, immersing one’s self into various aspect of the commercial/corporate legal sector. Was encouraged to Network with fellow peers and respected employees gaining in depth insight into the firm.
Skills
I learnt to draft and review in a Due-Diligence setting, learning the importance of reviewing and attention to detail. I learnt about interpersonal skills and the nuanced aspects of active listening and emotional intelligence, particularly in a negotiation setting. I learnt the importance of time management, and the importance of prioritising one’s work and its impact on others.
Business Insight
I learnt a plethora of aspects that underpin the global giant Latham & Watkins. From solicitors, to business developers, graduate recruitment etc. I learnt a the opportunities and the various cultural aspects that fundamentally create this office, and by extension the firm. I learnt about the various skills necessitated to be a distinguished lawyer and what L&W are looking for.
Culture
L&W was depicted as an incredibly diverse law firm from individuals to wider D&I affinity groups. The culture was very welcoming and everyone was very friendly. The flat hierarchy was clear and made it more engaging as a result, I was more comfortable to ask questions.
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed this experience from beginning to end, and could not fault it in the slightest. Everyone was pleasant and the experience was fulfilling and enlightening! Truly a highlight of my legal career and the year!
Yes
Be confident, ask questions and immerse oneself amongst the firm as much as possible.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
April 2024
