Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • I enjoyed the placement and it gave me a great sense of what it might be like to irk at Taylor Wessing.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • The firm had a very welcoming, open-door policy and employees went out of their way to make the vacation schemers feel involved and active within the firm.

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

    • We received close guidance throughout the shame from both trainees and associates who acted as mentors in each seat.

    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 was able to use the experience at Taylor Wessing to learn more about the key skills of a commercial lawyer and the analytical skills that will help me in my postgraduate studies.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The scheme was well-structured and allowed for a good mix of time in the office as well as presentations about the firm's activity.

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

    • Everyone on the scheme got on harmoniously and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

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

    • The firm invested a lot of resources in the scheme, which allowed us to both learn some key skills as well as interact socially with different people around the firm.

    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?

    • As far as possible, the scheme significantly broadened my perspective on what it might be like to be a commercial lawyer in the City.

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

    • The firm's core values centred around innovation came across very well during the scheme and the open door policy of all the departments was plain for all to see.

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • There were good social events put on throughout the week that allowed everyone to meet different people around the firm.

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

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

    • I played in various sports teams organised by the firm and got a good insight into the various out-of-work activities available to employees.

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

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2013

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