Vacation Scheme Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.4/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • Between the incredibly friendly atmosphere throughout the firm and how welcoming everyone to the incredible socials the scheme was fantastic!

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

    • Throughout the scheme I was given genuine work to do and my principals were always ready to answer my constant questions and make me feel that I had a genuine contribution to make.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Plenty of guidance whenever I wanted and my questions were always readily answered

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

    • The placement both developed my skills but also hugely informed me about law and a career in City law.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything was very well structured and timetabled out in advance.

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

    • Everyone was extremely friendly at the firm while the socials were incredible. Wonderful food at posh restaurants - including the OXO Tower - and activities ranging from duck tours to the London Eye.

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

    • A huge amount

    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?

    • We had a lot of contact with the trainees and other lawyers and saw the work they did so we gained a very good idea of the work the trainees do.

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

    • Plenty of talks on the culture and values of the firm as well as seeing it in practice in the office.

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

    • Very useful.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £300 net per week for 3 weeks

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

    • Lunches were organised with trainees and lawyers as well as dinners and talks and further networking oppurtunities were available on request.

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

    • Plenty of them, always enjoyable and relaxed.

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

    • There's a huge number of sports and other activities the lawyers are involved in - we were also perfectly welcome to join in during our scheme.

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

    • Fantastic 3 weeks giving a great idea of Linklaters, the City and life in a large law firm.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2013

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