Spring Clerk Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • Great two weeks. At the end of the scheme, it felt like I've already been with the firm for much longer (in a good way).

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

    • I was given interesting work to do, and all my work providers were generous with feedback.

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

    • We were each assigned a supervisor (a partner or an associate) and a trainee buddy for each department we were in. Also, the Graduate Recruitment team was always available if we have any questions.

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

    • I gained an understanding of the type of work commercial law firms do, and of the tasks common for trainees in the departments I spent time in.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We were given a timetable well in advance, and the scheme was a good mix of time spent in training sessions, in the departments, in exercises, and in networking events.

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

    • We hear about a firm's open door policy all the time, and with Baker & McKenzie, this is certainly practised.

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

    • The first day was jam-packed with training sessions. I also got to attend a training session for current trainees, which shows the firm's commitment to ongoing development.

    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?

    • The vacation scheme was a good way to experience the firm, not only through getting involved with real work, but also through getting to know the people in the office.

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

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

    • The types of work I got involved in confirmed my interest in commercial 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?

    • There were plenty of opportunities for networking with trainees, associates, and partners from all the departments.

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

    • They were very well organised.

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

    • We were presented with what's on offer, and I was able to take part in one of the firm's pro bono projects.

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014

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