Open Day/ Insight Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • It was the first open day that I attended and I had a great day.

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

    • Everyone, from Partners to Trainees, were happy to talk to us, answer our questions and seemed interested in what we had to say.

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

    • The day was well structured, and any queries during the Negotiation skills or Commercial skills were answered.

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

    • The skills sessions were particularly helpful.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was well organised.

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

    • Everyone both at Baker & McKenzie, and others on the open day, were very friendly. It was a great environment.

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

    • We heard from a range of people at the firm, showing how much they care about and invest in potential trainees.

    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?

    • Especially from the chance to talk to trainees.

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

    • It was only a short insight, but from what I gathered, it is a great culture to work in.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I know that I was to be a commercial solicitor.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I will receive travel expenses.

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

    • There were opportunities to meet partners and trainees at the lunch, as well as trainees throughout the day.

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

    • Everyone was very friendly, and the trainees were very informative and approachable.

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

    • During the 'Ask a Trainee' session.

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

    • Definitely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2013

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