Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.5

    About You

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

    • The insight was great fun. It offered a peak inside the doors of such a prestigous Magic circle firm and I loved what I saw.

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

    • The Grad Recrutment team really go out of their way to make you feel at home in Linklaters. You feel part of the team right away and they even let you use the gym!

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

    • Linklaters has a great buddy and principal system whihc provides loads of feedback and support throughout the process.

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

    • It's helped me work out that Law is for me as a career path going forward.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Every minute is timetabled to give you a great feel for the firm and it's world class enviornment.

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

    • It's just a very fun positive place to work. Obviously peole work hard but they work hard enjoying what they do.

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

    • The amount of time and resources Linklaters put into the prgram is incredible.

    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?

    • I'd love to work at Linklaters as a result of the scheme.

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

    • I got a real sense of what an industry leader is like to work for.

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

    • Hugely.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • 300 punds after tax.

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

    • Everyone was really friendly and didn't hold back when giving their opnion of the firm.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • We were brought to The Ivy for a practice dinner along with a a cooking class, trip to the shard and a farewell night and lunch.

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

    • We were given a sheet of contacts from day one - a great resource.

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

    • 110%

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

International

August 2013

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