Work experience Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

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

    • Really well organised. Teams are very friendly and you never feel shy to approach anyone.

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

    • It was great being taken to meetings and listening in to calls. The associates gave me serious work in contributing to deals on documents that would later be used. This makes the experience really worthwhile.

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

    • Buddied with an associate, they ensure that you are always busy and understand what's going on. This buddy system is really well organised by the HR department and suited around which are you are interested in.

    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 study a non-law degree so working at a commercial law firm will not assist in that way. However, in terms of building your commercial awareness, it has been very useful.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well organised.

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

    • Very friendly, Everyone was very welcoming and contributed well to the experience.

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

    • Buddying an associate, they always make sure you are on the ball and understand what is going on around you.

    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?

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

    • From the start, you are spoken in depth about the firm's values, these are apparent in all aspect of working in the firm

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

    • 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?

    • There were a few networking opportunities including a lunch.

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

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

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

    • Absolutely.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Corporate Law

London

July 2015

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