Open Day Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • It was a very enjoyable and informative day.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • There was quite a large intake on the day so it did feel like we were members of a group rather than individuals.

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

    • There was a great deal of support from HR and from trainees.

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

    • Negotiation, presentation and application techniques were all covered in great detail.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There were set exercises throughout the day which developed core skills and meant we were all able to learn about the firm.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • It was a positive environment and it was easy to chat to both trainees and partners.

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

    • Baker & McKenzie were quite hands-off at the onset of the tasks which I liked. It meant we could try to get to grips with what they were asking and if one of us was slightly confused, they were ready to help.

    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?

    • As well as the exercises, there was also an office tour and a chat about the structure of the firm, locally and globally.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • There was an introductory presentation that allowed us to learn more about the specifics of the firm globally. Later on in the day, we were given a tour of the office and the general culture of the London office.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It was very informative.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel expenses.

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

    • There were exercises with trainees, other members of the intake, HR and then a networking lunch with partners and trainees. There were a lot of opportunities to chat and discuss the firm, law and general social topics.

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

    • I enjoyed not only the Open Day but the lunch and networking events they held at my campus. I definitely learnt more about the firm at those events.

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

    • Not really. There was not much information about Pro Bono or extra-office activities such as sports.

    1/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, definitely. They were a passionate, global and exciting firm which informed me not only about their own practice but the legal industry in general.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2013

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