Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Clyde & Co LLP

Rating

4.6/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Business Insight
    4.3
  • Culture
    4.7
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • I was able to immerse myself within the firm's Energy, Marine and Natural Resources (B) seat completing various legal research, case management and shadowing tasks. Working responsibilities aside, the Early Careers team facilitated a number of enriching workshops and social networking opportunities where I was able to interact with fellow vac schemers, fee earners and those within business services, ultimately allowing me to gain insight into the firm culture.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • - built technical skills, working with a range of the firm's case management software - developed networking and social skills amongst peers as well as in vertical interactions (talking to partners, legal directors etc.) - Improvement in working under timed conditions - Received and implemented feedback concerning personal skills such as confidence and resilience - Strengthened communication, both in verbal and written contexts - Greatly developed commercial acumen as well as understanding of legal systems and procedures


  • 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?
  • 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?
  • The opportunity to understand business and potential roles available was largely insightful as a vacation scheme student. This allowed me to view the firm's opportunities outside of it's legal stream and gain understanding into the system- like nature of the firm's activities. Panels held by those within Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and conversations with people in financial services were informative and showed the firm's dedication to having an inclusive workforce.


  • 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
  • 4/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The company culture was incredibly welcoming to young talent, with those at partner level often willing to engage in conversation and impart knowledge on newcomers despite their busy workloads! The significant focus on employee resource networks such as aced, gecco and pryde & co, demonstrated the firm's dedication to embracing and celebrating difference, values which I highly resonate with and seek in a place of employment. Vac schemers also had the chance to attend the firm's annual Summer Party which was a very delightful experience that encapsulated Clyde & Co's amazing culture dedicated to celebrating all who make the firm what it is!


  • 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?
  • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The vacation scheme was extremely enjoyable and enriching as it provided me with a great deal of personal development as well as the opportunity to build meaningful working relationships at the firm. My supervisors and trainee buddies cultivated an environment where I was able to comfortably ask questions about case- related matters, the legal industry and personal insights which was extremely enjoyable for me as I felt I was able to be myself and grow.


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

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 4/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Clyde & Co LLP
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Clyde & Co LLP to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clyde & Co LLP
  • - Engage in opportunities with a willingess to learn and understand as much as you can! - Speak to as many people as you can! Working relationships are at the core of Clyde's amazing culture and are very enriching not just for yourself as the applicant but also to those at the firm - Tune in to the firm's output on platforms e.g. LinkedIn posts, Spotify podcasts and Early careers social media pages. Holistic understanding of the firm is incredibly beneficial as - Convey personal interest and relate to the firms ongoing activities and values


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

August 2024


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