Summer Vacation Student Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • The insight was great - the work was interesting, the people were so friendly and the socials were very fun.

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

    • Everyone smiles at you in the corridoor, whether they know you or not. If you had any issues with work or otherwise, you could go to anyone and they would make the time to help you.

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

    • Graduate Recruitment was always on hand to offer guidance or support. You sit with a supervisor and get a trainee as a buddy, who can answer any questions you may have, however silly you think they are.

    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 think it is a great addition to my CV because the process to get onto it was quite rigorous. The skills I developed will definitely help if I become a trainee.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We had a timetable so we knew where we were meant to be at all times so you never felt lost or confused as to where you should be. The socials were well structured to suit everyone's tastes.

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

    • Everyone was so lovely and friendly, I felt like I made friends in my three weeks here.

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

    • The first day was spent on training, so we would know how to use the phones and the computer system. We were invited along to departmental talks and training during our time here.

    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?

    • A lot of the work I was given was the work they would usually give to a trainee so I felt like I understood what it would be like to do their work.

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

    • Three weeks is a long time for a firm to keep up a pretence so I felt like I got to see the real Bakers. And it was as brilliant as they sell it as - they say they are friendly and they really, really are.

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

    • We got to sit in different departments, of our choosing, so I felt like I could decide on whether I wanted to go into those departments for my training contract due to my experiences.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was paid £270 per week.

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

    • There were loads of opportunities for networking, with people of all levels from trainees to associates to partners to managing partners.

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

    • FUN FUN FUN! We had a curry night then went out afterwards, then we had a bowling and karaoke night (which was easily the most fun, despite our apprehension) then we had a pizza-making and prosecco night.

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

    • I went along to some of the CSR events and my department had a fun run the week I arrived.

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

    • I would recommend it to everyone!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2013

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