Lawyer Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • Had such an amazing week. Interesting and challenging work made better by a friendly atmosphere, amazing socials and a wonderful group of people.

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

    • For vacation scheme students to have a lunch with the managing committee of the most global law firm ensures that students feel very valued.

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

    • Personal support from Graduate Recruitment team was excellent. Furthermore, supervisors and trainee buddies were there to guide / support in terms of the work.

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

    • Very transferable skills, especially to future career paths.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The Graduate Recruitment team were second to none. Absolutely brilliant job of organisation of our time here.

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

    • A very friendly firm

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

    • Skills workshops in the first week.

    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?

    • Particularly as a trainee as we were assisting with trainee jobs etc.

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

    • Not only through our own experience but talking to employees allowed us to explore the culture.

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

    • Departmental presentations were particularly of use for this.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • And even holiday pay!

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

    • Every single day and encouraged hugely: trainees, associates, partners, management committee.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Well organised, a lot of fun, amazing food and drink and always a good group of people.

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

    • Talking to people!

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

    • Absolutely, it has been fantastic.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2013

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