Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • I felt like I got a good look at the work of the solicitors in the department I was in and spoke with me openly about their time at the firm.

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

    • I was given proper tasks to do and people were friendly and approachable.

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

    • My trainee buddy and supervisors helped me with everything I needed to do.

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

    • Some of the research I was given to do was relevant to my Law degree in the area of Trusts which was an added bonus.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There were plenty of information sessions organised and opportunities to meet the trainees and qualified lawyers in a more relaxed and social capacity.

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

    • All of the staff I met wanted to engage with me which meant I found the atmosphere very positive and encourgaing.

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

    • I was taken to a meeting along with all the other members of the department I was sat in.

    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?

    • Sitting with a trainee and having coffee with my supervisors gave me an opporunity to ask all of my questions.

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

    • Attending the firm wide drinks and awards event gave a good look at what the firm is all about.

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

    • The week gave me a great into Taylor Wessing and the work of commerical solicitors.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • £250/pw

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

    • At the firm wide drinks event and the department tea party I had the chance to chat to partners and associates.

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

    • The trainees organised a dinner and a drinks event which were both good fun.

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

    • We saw the firm choir in action and heard about the charity bike ride from London to Paris.

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

    • It was an interesting and enjoyable week.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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