Linklaters Pathfinder Scheme Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • Really felt at home during the short two days at the firm; did not feel stressful/under pressure at any time and thoroughly enjoyed my time.

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

    • Staff had a lot on the hands but were all very accommodating and really great to talk to as well! Made everyone feel very welcome, I felt.

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

    • Plenty of guidance with regard to applying for future vacation schemes and interview technique etc was provided - very useful!

    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 really appreciated the chance on the second day to shadow someone working at the firm, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the firm.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • In my opinion, very logically organised with clear separation between the presentation aspect and the work shadowing aspect (days 1 and 2 respectively). It was eventful without being stressful.

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

    • Great! Had the chance to meet many people from different unis all doing the same course.

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

    • A great deal of advice was offered along the way - valuable pieces of information that cannot be gleaned from their website.

    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 had never been inside a commercial law firm before so the work shadowing on its own was so fulfilling for me personally.

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

    • The company culture really was stamped over everything that went on in the firm, including how the employees conducted themselves - genuinely admired the ambitious culture.

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

    • Confirmed that I had chosen the right course at university on top of fuelling a desire to explore law as a career path!

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Travel could be claimed back (within reason)

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

    • Yes, I had the chance to speak with those from HR as well as fresh trainees to pick their brains with my various question.

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

    • Well setup, no one felt like that they were forced to go and speak to someone, that said there were even partners at the firm that spoke to us!

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

    • Seemed to be lots of activities to take part in outside of work - including travelling abroad with colleagues which sounded fun.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Great for those not sure if law as a career choice is right for them. Anyone on a law degree should really apply to this to get a feel for what a top-class commercial law firm is all about and to see where you would fit in.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2013

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