Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Latham & Watkins

Best Student Employer

Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • A thoroughly enjoyable experience which involved a mix of practice area presentations, research tasks and social activities. I was supervised by an associate for each week of the scheme and provided with helpful feedback throughout. I had the opportunity to meet different people from the firm which was really helpful to gain an understanding of the culture.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed a multitude of soft skills from communication to critical thinking. I learnt technical legal skills which will assist me in my legal career.


  • 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?
  • 4/5

  • 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 interesting to see the different opportunities available to me if I were to build a career at the firm. I found the scheme truly motivating to see what people had achieved and the hurdles they had to overcome.


  • 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?
  • The firm was very welcoming and friendly, everyone had so much time for me which was lovely to see. I found everyone really approachable and I never felt uncomfortable.


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

  • 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 the insight, I had so much fun meeting everyone and learning about the firm.


  • 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
  • Thoroughly research what the firm does and their role in the market. It helps if you have an interest in certain practice areas the firm specialise in and you research these.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2024


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