Spring Open Day Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • We were provided with plenty of information about the firm and there were a few different activities to keep the day interesting.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I was quite impressed by the camaraderie around the office. People were friendly enough towards me and seemed to get along between themselves very well.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Not really applicable since the day was mainly informational. However, from what we were told solicitors at Linklaters are given fairly extensive support throughout training / post-qualification.

    4/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have attended a few similar events before so personally, there was a bit of repetition. However, I would highly recommend the Spring Open Day for anyone interested in commercial law and for people who want to learn more about Linklaters specifically.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The graduate recruitment team organised the entire day quite well.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very pleasant. Most of the students who attended had already graduated so there was an interesting diversity of people.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Even from an open day it was evident that Linklaters invest heavily into recruiting and training their future solicitors.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • You can only expect so much from an open day, but I have a much better understanding now than I did before.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Again, quite a striking culture really. People were friendly and comfortable around each other. We were also taught about the firm's global ambitions which was a useful bit of insight.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I already knew I wanted to go into commercial law but the open day changed some of my preconceptions about the Magic Circle.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Travel expenses are reimbursed up to £100.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Lunch and a tour with the trainees.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Social event in a nearby bar after the day ended. It was optional so everyone present actually wanted to be there.

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • The trainees we spoke to were very open about what they get up to outside of work.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Highly recommended to anyone considering a career in commercial law or wanting to find out about Linklaters.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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