Summer Vacation Scheme Participant Review

by Latham & Watkins

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.2/5
  • Skills
    4.5
  • Business Insight
    3.7
  • Culture
    4.0
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • On each day we typically had 2-3 sessions in which different teams shared information about their practice area and what you could expect as a trainee. We were also set a research task based on the team we were sat in each week, which we received feedback on from our supervisor. There were also a variety of socials and networking events.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my time management and organisational skills, and also my technical legal knowledge through the research task. The scheme was also great for increasing my understanding of the firm’s practice areas.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 4/5

  • 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 valuable to gain a practical insight into what a role in different parts of the firm might involve. The sessions included both information and case studies, which were helpful to put some of these skills into practice.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 3/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 4/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • There was a friendly and relaxed culture throughout the firm, and a big emphasis on mentorship opportunities.


  • 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?
  • 3/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed the insight although it was quite tiring.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 4/5

  • 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
  • Ask lots of questions, and don’t worry about your level of prior knowledge before the scheme as the more important thing is your interest and attitude.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2024


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