Trainee Solicitor Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • I really enjoyed the vacation scheme, I got a feel for the firm and what it would be like to work there and the sort of work that I would be given as a trainee.

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

    • All my principals, trainee mentors and the departments I sat in really took the time to get to know me and all pitched in to give me quality work to do. I always got invites to the drinks trolleys and department events. I felt very at home and valued by the firm and the graduate recruitment team.

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

    • Very good guidance from all levels, from partners to trainees. All of them were very happy to contribute their knowledge.

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

    • Increasing organisation skills and time efficiency. Knowing how to juggle different tasks and creating work to meet different needs. Sometimes I had to set out the research I found in a memo which is more formal and other times a simple note or email would be fine and what was more suitable.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured, a good mix of lectures, time in our departments and socials.

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

    • Great, the departments were always buzzing with lawyers always collaborating and the social events were very fun.

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

    • I can tell a lot of money and effort as put into the training they gave us.

    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?

    • Fantastic, we really got to speak to a great range of people and talk to them about their work and their experiences here. The work I was given also reflected the work a trainee would get so I really enjoyed it.

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

    • Three weeks is a sufficient time to get to know a firm to a greater extent. The timetable was jam packed with all sorts of activities to help us understand the firm and the partner lectures were particularly great.

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

    • Great, I know for definite now that this is the right career parth for me.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • We were paid £350 a week

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

    • There were always associates and trainees at our socials and we got a great amount of partner contact. The most I have had at any other firm.

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

    • Really excellent social events

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, as all the trainees do the LPC together each intake was very close so they often arrange things outside work. In addition, there were lots of sports societies most people would be involved in.

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

    • Yes very enjoyable and insightful work experience, it made me love the firm and I would love the opportunity to train there if I am lucky enough for a training contract.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

August 2013

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