Open Day with Baker & McKenzie Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • Everything was brilliantly organised.

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

    • The people were very friendly and welcoming.

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

    • There was always someone to provide further support and guidance.

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

    • I learned a lot about pitching and negotiation. My communication skills were challenged and further developed.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything was well structured and seamlessly organised.

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

    • The general atmosphere was one of friendliness and inclusiveness.

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

    • The organisation of the Open Day must've been a substantial expense, and, as I mentioned above, everything was perfectly organised. The attendees felt comfortable and welcome.

    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?

    • I have had a chat with one of the partners in the Litigation Department and this conversation (alongside the whole event) was exceptionally helpful and insightful. I would love to have a chance to work for Baker & McKenzie.

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

    • The company culture is one of diversity and inclusiveness. And these not just buzz words, but the reality as I saw it and experienced it myself on this occasion.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • All my travel expenses were reimbursed.

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

    • During the lunch break I had a chance to speak with one of the partners and a few trainees (some of whom I already knew from other industry events such as City Law Live). Those few conversations were very helpful and insightful.

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

    • The networking opportunities were many and varied. A number of trainees spoke at length about their training contract seats experience, about their careers development, about the recruitment process they went through to reach successfully their goal of becoming a trainee with Baker & McKanzie.

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

    • Yes. Some of the trainees spoke about different pro bono activities that they had done alongside their busy schedules and that had brought them satisfaction and further professional experience.

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

    • Absolutely. Having a chance to be invited for an Open Day with Baker & McKenzie is definitely an honour.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Education/Teaching

London

April 2013

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