Open Day Student Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

2.4/5
  • About You
    2.5
  • The Company
    2.5
  • Everything Else
    2.5

    About You

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

    • The insight day was incredibly well organised and well structured as I found every event flowed very well into the next one and provided attendees with ample opportunity to network and to find out further information about the Firm.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • As soon as I set foot in the door, I felt appreciated and welcomed into the friendly and warm atmosphere by Graduate Recruitment, Partners, Trainees and the other staff alike.

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

    • We received guidance through the presentations we were given by Managing Partners and Graduate Recruitment over the course of the Open Day aiding us in preparing our prospective applications to the Firm.

    3/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The Business Challenge will provide attendees with an invaluable skillset for prospective interviews at comparative City Firms as well as potential interviews at the Firm itself.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Incredibly well structured, as there was a clear cohesive flow from one incredibly well planned event to another.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Friendly and welcoming from the outset and throughout

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Aside from the Business Challenge which was voluntary in terms of how much you learnt, there was not much of this; however, the purpose of the day was not about this, it was more about discovering and learning about the Firm and its operations.

    3/5
  • 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?

    • It gave me a full and complete picture as we had ample opportunity to find this out through the structured networking lunch as well as the chances to talk to employees over drinks once the day had finished.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • It provided a detailed picture of the Firms working life and culture as elucidated in the presentations we received over the course of the day and the conversations that were had with Taylor Wessing employees

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The Open Day itself was invaluable and provided an informative insight into my future career path and reaffirmed my belief that I really want to apply to this vibrant International City Law Firm

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • We were offered the opportunity to be reimbursed expenses, but since I am a student in London and have a monthly Zone 1-3 Oyster Card, there was no need to be reimbursed for the fares.

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

    • There were ample opportunities to network and discover more about the Firm through the presentations, networking lunch, Q&A with a partner as well as through the Business Challenge at the end of the day to ask questions about any aspect of the Firm we were interested in.

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • They were informative and insightful

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • During the networking conversation with a third-seat trainee, I discovered that the Firm offers a wide variety of opportunities both in the sporting and non-sporting sphere, so that all extra-curricular demands of trainees are satisfied (within reason)

    3/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • 100% - excellent experience and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to discover more about a vibrant and outstanding International City Law Firm

    3/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

London

November 2014

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