Vacation Scheme Review

by Latham & Watkins

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • 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.
  • On a day-to-day basis I was involved in research tasks, networking, practice area presentations, developed commercial awareness, and experienced the most welcoming and inclusive corporate culture.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I continued to foster strong communication and research skills. In terms of new skills I learnt how to structure memorandums, time management, and learnt how to develop my personal brand.


  • 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 inspiring to understand the breadth of roles available at Latham & Watkins. In particular I enjoyed speaking with people in knowledge management, paralegal positions, and traditional lawyer roles.


  • 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
  • 4/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • It was the most inclusive and non-hierarchical culture I have ever expended in a corporate context. From trainees to partners I never once felt apprehensive to approach someone for help!


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • 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 this experience… it was really insightful.


  • 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
  • Tailor your application in a way that you can showcase your skills and show how you identify with the values of the firm.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

July 2024


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