Assisstant to trainee/partner Review
by Taylor Wessing
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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About You
4.4
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The Company
4.3
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Everything Else
3.3
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
- 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
- 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 5. How well structured was the insight?
- 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
- 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 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?
- 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
- 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
- 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?
- 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
- 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
- 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
About You
It was a fantastic opportunity and the work I was given was enjoyable. The team I was in was also up for a good laugh even though they were mega busy.
Numerous people would ask me to carry out certain tasks for them which really help boost my confidence that what I was doing was correct and up to the right standard.
Taylor Wessing has very much an open door policy which is lovely as it means you can ask anyone who is available for help or just general questions about their career.
It gave me an insight into exactly how much work a solicitor does that they dont tell you at Law school, which was good as I enjoyed the extra bits of advice that was given by the solicitors.
The Company
Taylor Wessing does a really great introduction, the Buddy system then helps to guide you along the rest of the placement.
It is an incredibly friendly firm who make you feel like part of the team straight away.
There was no formal training but you would receive guidance and background knowledge for the tasks given to be completed. It helped further my understanding of the department.
You get a real feel of what is it like to work at Taylor Wessing as you get your own desk, email address etc. You can get involved in team meetings and presentations as well.
At the introduction they give you an overview of taylor wessing and provide information about its value and business structure. There is also presentations given about the company that can be attended.
Everything Else
It gives you a clear indiction of what that career is like, I found this invaluble as I know realise how much I would enjoy to be a solicitor in this type of funny, lively firm.
We attended a networking lunch with traineers which was informal so it meant you could get to know them better as well as the other work experience people. At the beginning my buddy introduced me to the team which was great.
Well run, organised and the food was outstanding. The trainees would really good at offering advice on which departments they preferred and what they like about the firm.
Unfortunately the department I was in was working on a major deal so they were maxed out at work and didnt have much time for activities outside of work.
It was a wonderful opportunity, not only was it fun but it was also informative.
Details
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Legal/Law
London
July 2014
