Linklaters Pathfinder Scheme Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • The scheme was very enjoyable. The two days were filled with invaluable worships and great social events.

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

    • Everyone at Linklaters was friendly and down to earth, especially the trainees that I was lucky enough to shadow in their departments.

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

    • The scheme was very well guided, not ounce did I feel unsupported or unguided during the time at Linklaters.

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

    • The workshop on self branding was excellent.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The scheme was very well structured. We received a schedule at the beginning of the first day, so we knew what was coming up for the rest of the scheme which was very useful.

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

    • All the other students and everyone we came in to contact with had a great energy. It was a great way to get a proper insight in to a big city firm.

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

    • The workshops were a great addition to this aspect.

    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 shadowing really helped with this element.

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

    • The culture of the company was apparent throughout the time there. Everyone was happy to be working at Linklaters.

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

    • 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?

    • We had a chance to shadow trainees and speak to them on a one to one basis, as well as receive workshops from partners.

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

    • The social event on the first evening was great. It was a cooking social in the Silks restaurant. It was a great way to socialise with the fellow students and recruitment team.

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

    • I found out about sports team, clubs and lots of different opportunities for employees.

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

    • I would recommend this scheme to anyone looking to start a career at a big city firm such as Linklaters.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

May 2014

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