Vacation Scheme Student Review

On a daily basis, we had to attend different workshop style presentations from the various practice areas within the firm, in order to understand more about the work which they do and the skills needed. Throughout the week, we sat with our assigned trainers in our practice area and were given a variety of tasks to complete from them. This included: drafting email, reviewing terms sheets and legal research. We were also encouraged to network and reach out to people in the firm.

This scheme has allowed me to develop both my communication and confidence and it pushed me to articulate and express my views in group settings and to be able to do this with different types of people. Furthermore, I have learnt to be more analytical when assessing problems and to be able to look beyond the information provided to me and assess the wider implications a problem can have.

Understanding the business and potential roles available was highly insightful and it allowed me to truly explore if the firm would be the right place to enable me to grow and be comfortable. It was also helpful to hear about the personal experiences and journeys of people who have different roles within the firm as it exemplified the many options available.

The company culture was very positive, inclusive and friendly. I was able to feel this both from my trainer who I spent a large amount of time with, but also those who I briefly interacted with. I was also told about the friendly atmosphere in the firm from people at all levels, which allowed me to see that this is true despite your position in the firm.

I highly enjoyed the insight scheme as there were a variety of talks and presentations, which was balanced well with the time at our desks. This allowed us to learn a significant amount about the firm. Furthermore, I liked the fact that we were continuously encouraged to reach out to people we want to speak to within the firm, as this enabled me to gain a variety of perspectives.

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I would recommend others applying to ensure that their passion and enthusiasm is coming across in their application. Try to use your personality and skills to stand out as the firm value this highly. Link any experiences which you have had to skills which you think would enable you to succeed in this career. Also, research the firm and the different areas and try to show a genuine interest in the the work and opportunities the firm has to offer.