Open Day Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the day at Baker & McKenzie.The talks and activities were wide-ranging and very informative, and I found the trainee and application sessions particularly useful.

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

    • I felt extremely welcome throughout the day and everyone was more than willing to answer the questions I had about working at the firm and they also provided helpful advice during the various activities we undertook.

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

    • We were assigned a trainee for each of the exercises who stayed with the group to answer any questions or to give us any advice. Following the exercises they also gave us very thorough feedback about what we did well and what we could improve, which I found very useful.

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

    • As a result of the Open Day I feel much more knowledgable about the firm, which will help me in future applications. The case study exercises provided an invaluable insight into what to expect at an assessment centre and also how to do well, having never been to one before.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • We were given a booklet when we arrived, which included a plan of the day. The day was very well organised and everything ran to schedule.

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

    • Welcoming and friendly yet still professional.

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

    • They answered all the questions I had about applications and the firm and the feedback the trainees gave both during and after the exercises was invaluable.

    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?

    • To a great extent, as throughout the day we met a wide range of people, such as partners who had been working at the firm for a very long time and trainees who had only recently started.

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

    • The day provided a great insight, as we met many employees and we were also given an office tour.

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

    • Very useful, as many of the exercises, such as the negotiation exercise, gave a great insight into the work we might undertake, and the trainees also responded well to any queries I had about this particular career path.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was reimbursed expenses.

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

    • There were numerous opportunities throughout the day, such as during the trainee session and also during lunch.

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

    • They were good, as we had the opportunity to meet a range of employees.

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

    • Yes, particularly the sports and pro bono opportunities.

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

    • I would definitely recommend this day to anyone thinking of pursuing a career in law.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2015

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