Open Day Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • I participated in Open Day at Baker & McKenzie. The day was well organised. I enjoyed the opportunity of meeting trainees, associates and partners.

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

    • The atmosphere was fun and the staff was approachable.

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

    • I received a lot of guidance. This Open Day helped me to tailor my application properly to the firm. They gave us useful hints and tips regarding the application process.

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

    • We had negotiation skills session run by trainees. It was challenging, but I took part in similar skills sessions before at Clifford Chance etc. I found the application skills sessions the most useful.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well organised.

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly, although each student wanted to leave a positive lasting impression.

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

    • It was only an Open Day, therefore there was not that much time. Nevertheless Baker & McKenzie organised application skills session and negotiation skills session which were good.

    4/5
  • 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 think that networking with trainees helped me to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with Baker & McKenzie.

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

    • I believe that there is a truly international environment at the firm which really attracts me as a foreign student.

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

    • The Open Day encouraged me to apply for a trainee position at the firm.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was not paid or reimbursed expenses, only because I did not need to. I live in London, so it costed me less then 2 pounds to get there. As far as I remember they paid for travel expenses of other students.

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

    • Yes we had a nice lunch with trainees, associates and partners from various departments.

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

    • Although it it difficult to talk and eat at the same time, I have managed to talk to 2-3 employees. People were approachable, therefore I asked many questions.

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Only one person from Pension department mentioned about his activities outside of work.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • To be honest this was one of the best Open Days I have ever attended to. Friendly people and truly international environment.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2013

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