Commercial Lawyer Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • A wonderful open day with many interactive sessions. I really felt like I was being helped, not scrutinised.

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

    • The feedback was excellent and the members of the firm seemed really interested and encouraging in my progress.

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

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

    • Invaluable advice was given, and it seemed to be more sincere than some other firms.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Lots of varied sessions, never a hint of boredom, nice long lunch allowed for eating as well as networking!

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

    • Incredibly friendly and relaxed.

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

    • The relatively small number of applicants meant I did not feel at all overlooked. I also felt incredibly looked-after at lunch time with regards to my allergies.

    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?

    • The trainees in particular all seemed friendly and confident, even though some were only in their first seat. Their advice was candid and very helpful (and also very positive)

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

    • See above comment.

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

    • It definitely confirmed my desire to go into law.

    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?

    • I managed to talk to a huge range of people and got lots of different views on things, and the people themselves were lovely.

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

    • Very good, lunch was very relaxed and the employees all seemed very willing to talk.

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

    • There seems to be a huge range of opportunities to get involved with.

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

    • I cannot stress enough how wonderful the day was. And the small number of people there made me feel very privileged and also meant I felt I got a large and fair share of attention.

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

Legal/Law

London

January 2014

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