Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.3/5
  • About You
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • I enjoyed it very much as it gave me useful insight into a career as a lawyer at an international commercial law firm. Being on display and assessed all the time was strenuous but that is the nature of the competition for training contracts.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I was treated well in the seats in which I sat, as other members of staff were happy to have chat about the firm and enquire about my studies. It wasn't always possible to work on headline matters but I was only a temporary worker.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I felt I was always able to talk to my trainee buddy, supervisor, or email HR if I had a question or problem. The Focus On sessions were a useful way of teaching us about the various industry groups of the firm and the sort of work done there.

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

    • The experience I gained will directly translate to future work I will be doing so I feel it was very useful.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • It was structured well. Focus On sessions were a handy and concise way to introduce us to the firm's various groups, and social events, both internal and external, were timed well throughout to give us a break.

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

    • The atmosphere around the office was welcoming. There was a degree of pressure since the vacation schemers are ultimately competing for training contracts, but all the other vacation schemers were very friendly. You are expected to work hard, but everyone around was very nice.

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

    • There was a good degree of introducing us to the work and career but it was generally group activities.

    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?

    • The work was very similar to what it would be like as a full time role, though with a few more menial tasks.

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

    • I feel I'm very well acquainted with the firm's culture now, as they are quite keen on distinguishing themselves from other law firms through this.

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

    • I'm certain that I want to be a commercial solicitor after experience after this work.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • The weekly pay just covered my expenses.

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

    • We were encouraged to meet other members of the firm. There were lunches, drinks, pro bono work, sports, and other social activities.

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

    • I live quite far away so not so fun for me given my long journey, but they were well organised and the trainees made sure we had a good time.

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

    • We were informed of all departmental and group activities offered to staff of the firm.

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

    • It was highly useful and enjoyable on the whole.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

June 2015

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