Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by Linklaters

Rating

4.9/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    4.7
  • Culture
    5.0
  • 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 sat in on client meetings, was assigned work by my principal, trainee buddy and other trainees from my team. I also had frequent coffee chats and completed the assigned tasks throughout the scheme.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I have developed my time management skills immensely throughout this scheme and have learnt the value of communication and work management.


  • 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 and eye-opening to learn about all the possibilities available to us and the development trajectory available - it has motivated me to be the best lawyer I can be.


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

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 4/5

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

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The company culture was extremely inclusive and collegiate - I felt that everyone was genuine and happy to help and have coffee chats.


  • 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 loved the insight and found that it was a huge learning opportunity - I felt like I was a part of the team and loved the opportunities available such as attempting trainee tasks and networking.


  • 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 Linklaters
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Linklaters to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Linklaters
  • Make sure you are on top of your tasks and time management and network as much as you can.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

London

August 2024


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