Open Day Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

3.6/5
  • About You
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    4.1

    About You

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

    • Really useful to get a feel for the firm.

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

    • Open Day - n/a

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

    • Lots of application tips for the future and a detailed look into the firm's culture and operations.

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

    • Negotiation and commercial awareness tasks will be very useful for future assessment centres.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Got to meet and hear from various people at the firm as well as interactive sessions that help for future applications.

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

    • Everyone seemed like they genuinely wanted to speak to applicants and assist them in making their decision.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Lots of tips and exercises for future applications.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Met with trainees to see what life would be like as a trainee at the firm.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Was able to see that the firm is a friendly and open environment, which cannot always be seen at law fairs etc.

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

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Up to £100 for transport costs.

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

    • Lots of opportunities to meet people at all levels of the firm.

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

    • see above.

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

    • Found out that sports and other clubs exist at the firm.

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

    • Really useful for anyone considering Baker & McKenzie or a career in law.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

December 2013

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