Vacation Scheme Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.8
  • Everything Else
    3.6

    About You

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

    • The 2 weeks, one week in each department was great to learning about two different areas of the firm. The socials were good and all the trainees were lovely.

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

    • It really depended on what department I was sitting in. Some departments were more inclusive than others and gave work which they were going to use rather than made up tasks specially for vacation scheme students.

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

    • The trainee buddy system worked really well and people were always very helpful and open.

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

    • I learnt a lot about the industry and the departments I was in.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The structure was excellent. We were given a talk each day about a different department. But we were still given enough time in our departments. There were the perfect amount of networking events and socials.

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

    • The general atmosphere was great. It was a really friendly firm and the majority of people I met were really lovely.

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

    • The firm did a lot of training sessions.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • I was given many typical trainee tasks so it gave me an idea of what I would be doing if I worked there,

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

    • Spending 2 weeks in a firm is the best way to learn about the culture and see if it fits with you.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It gave me an understanding of all the different options I could take.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Paid £275 per week.

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

    • Lots of networking opportunities and pretty much everyone would talk to you and answer your questions.

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

    • The socials were great. We went to Urban Gold and All Star Lanes.

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

    • Yes, but did not have the opportunity to join in with them.

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

    • Yes, its a great way to learn about the firm and whether law is a career for you.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2015

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