Vac Scheme Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • The Taylor Wessing vac scheme was an excellent experience. Everyone was friendly, supportive and the work i did was relevant and interesting.

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

    • I felt highly valued especially as they gave me work that was relevant to real transactions.

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

    • Everyone was happy to give me work as well as useful feedback. I was invited to meetings, conference calls as well as quick catch up meetings in the company canteen.

    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 vac scheme gave me sufficient insight into the practical side of law. It taught me to use my instinctive knowledge as well as the material i had learned at university.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We were given a detailed programme for our two weeks, training buddies, supervisors and excellent social events. The firm also went a step further by giving us the opportunity to visit their pro bono centre.

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

    • The firm's atmosphere was great. Everyone was friendly and so were the other vac scheme students. I've met some really interesting and knowledgable people and i was sad to leave after a very quick two weeks.

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

    • The programme was well planned and my supervisors provided me with useful feedback to help me develop my skills during the two weeks.

    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?

    • I was able to speak to a range of employees who gave me advice on their journey through law and what it was like to be a full time lawyer. This was really useful as i was able to gain an insight from more than a trainees perspectives.

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

    • The vac scheme threw me into the company's culture as i was given my own office and real pieces of work to do.

    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?

    • There were more than enough opportunities to network with other employees.

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

    • The social events were fun and it was a great opportunity to get to know the other vac scheme students.

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

    • My supervisor told me about his participation with cricket and football teams. I also spoke to some of the partners who were doing a charity bike ride to Paris.

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

    • The vac scheme was a really great way to get to know the company.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2014

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