Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • Very informative, educational and enjoyable.

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

    • Most people at the firm helped me to get involved in as much work and as many social events as possible.

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

    • The trainees were helpful in giving advice about the work, and Graduate Recruitment were brilliant in offering support and help wherever it was needed.

    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 have definitely learned a lot more about Law as a career and about the type of working environment I would be best suited to.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Lots of informative talks and skill sessions, along with some useful networking events and fun social opportunities, but also enough emphasis on getting involved with real department work.

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

    • Friendly, supportive, enjoyable.

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

    • Clear signs of investment in the structure and variety of the work and socials.

    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?

    • Talks were aimed at helping us establish what it would be like to work at the firm as a trainee.

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

    • The firm's culture was at the centre of every presentation and discussion.

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

    • I not only have committed myself to a career in Law, but I also have a much better idea about the type of environment which I would be best suited to work in.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Reasonable pay - covered expenses with a little bit left over.

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

    • From the most senior level to the trainee level - more than I could have asked for.

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

    • Good fun, light hearted, inclusive.

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

    • Employees seemed enthusiastic and had a variety of interests, but most of the conversation was centred on Law.

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • For anyone who is interested in international Law, without a doubt.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

August 2013

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