Vacation Scheme Student Review

The vacation scheme was highly enjoyable. I feel I gained real insight into Taylor Wessing's unique culture and practice areas, while affirming my decision to pursue a career in commercial law.

As in inevitable in a placement only two weeks long, I could not make a deep contribution to the departments I sat in. Nevertheless, I had plenty of work in both seats, enough that I felt I was really learning about the practice areas and making a contribution to transactions. Outside of work, I felt truly welcomed by all members of the firm.

The buddy and supervisor system in place was highly sophisticated, and they were always their to either give work, answer queries or just for a general chat about my day.

I definitely learnt a lot about my chosen practice areas, and have gained more skills suited to the legal workplace, including presentation skills, time management and communication.

The insight was particularly well structured. Focus sessions were held most mornings, which introduced us to many facets of Taylor Wessing's practices, and provided a reprieve from our desks. Still, there was ample time to complete the not insignificant amount of work in our departments. There were also two socials and several drinks events (sometimes not scheduled by HR but by the practice area) that provided good opportunities to socialise informally and let our hair down.

Highly engaging - I especially felt welcomed by the people.

I felt Taylor Wessing equipped us with all the necessary information to deal with our seats, and also endeavoured to further our general skills. As for many of us, this was our first such placement, the care they took with us is invaluable.

The vacation scheme provided an honest insight into the reality of working inside the City. There were even days when I had to take bits of research home to complete, and days when I stayed a little later than usual. However, it also highlighted the exhilarating aspects of the job, both in and out the office.

Taylor Wessing's unique focus and culture was apparent across all seats, focus sessions and through our research for our final group presentations.

I now feel much better informed in my career choice.

As I live and study in London, the pay was more than adequate. For others coming from further afield, it did not cover all expenses of accommodation and travel.

Plenty, from the welcoming drinks to the values lunch at the end. Members of each practice area also made a concerted effort to get to know the vacation schemers.

Very good.

I was able to attend a pro bono activity in the first week, which was highly engaging.

Yes, I would.