Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • A lot. The socials were great and I learnt a lot.

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

    • Firm made a good job of making me feel valued.

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

    • Lots were available upon request.

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

    • Very good - lots learnt from the presentations and especially the group exercises and shadowing.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well - great timetable that was packed and full of interesting activities.

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

    • It was really great - relaxed enough to make me feel comfortable but also formal enough to be characteristic of a professional event.

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

    • Good extent - activities and opportunities were great. Lots of time invested.

    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?

    • Firm was marketed extremely well but I'm not sure about the not so desirable parts of the firm. Maybe this could tentatively be explored?

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Very well.

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

    • Very valuable. It solidified my interest in a commercial law firm.

    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?

    • could have more networking with associates or trainees.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Social events - great. Networking - more needed?

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • more info on pro bono work

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

North East

April 2015

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