Vac Scheme Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • Truly amazing - more fun than I could have imagined, and I learnt more in three weeks than in months of research.

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

    • I didn't feel quite so valued for the work I was doing, because ultimately I wasn't of much use. However, the sheer investment in terms of time, money and knowledge that the firm gave us meant that I felt like they really did care about me, and what I could bring to the firm in future.

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

    • The level of support from Graduate recruitment was amazing, and the seminars and training were always really useful. My principals in my seats were amazing too though - always happy to stop and explain difficult concepts whenever I asked.

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

    • All of those things are incredibly useful - but so is the network I developed, even over they course of a few weeks!

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Everything was planned and scheduled in advance, and not a day went by without a talk, workshop or social event of some sort.

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

    • In vac-scheme specific tasks, the atmosphere was always great. The first practice area I sat in was incredibly busy though, which slightly took away from the fun feeling!

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Soo much fee earner time, and Linklaters resources were given up to us. I felt like they really had made a significant investment.

    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 think we experienced everything apart from the long hours culture - but understood enough about what is expected of trainees to make a pretty well informed decision.

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

    • Sitting in seats was particularly useful here, but social events with partners and trainees too.

    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?

    • £350/week is generous, but combined with the money spent on meals, social events etc. the 'reimbursement' must have extended into the thousands...

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

    • Plenty.

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

    • Great, trainees especially keen to help.

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

    • There was a network king where representatives if all the major groups - from choir to football - came to speak to us.

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

    • 110%.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2014

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