Insight week student Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.7
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed it. Was busy throughout the week which is sometimes unusual for 1 week insights. People were very friendly and gave me advice on the next stage of my career. Would love the opportunity to return to this firm again.

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

    • I was always given work to do and I appreciated that responsibility. People always invited me out to lunch which was a very kind gesture.

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

    • Lots of support. My team were always asking if I wanted something explained and were always on hand to show and talk me through what they were currently doing.

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

    • Very helpful. Advised me on all matters from CV writing to information on the GDL and LPC. Presentation helped to develop my team work skills and public speaking.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured. Always had something to do and the introductory talks were useful and informative. I was never confused about where I was meant to be or what I was supposed to be doing.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Very friendly. People always happy to chat and HR were always available and happy to answer any queries.

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

    • They provided a talk on improving your CV, which is useful training for undergraduates. All employees seemed very interested in what I was currently studying and my other work experiences.

    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 think it provided a very good insight into what it would actually be like to work at Taylor Wessing. I have been sat with the risk team all week, and been exposed to their ever-day responsibilities, and also the dynamics of the team.

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

    • My team have been extremely friendly and helpful. They have included me in all their personal discussions which I valued. Employees here have also commented on what a friendly and relaxed firm it is.

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

    • Very useful. I was given an insight into the type of things I would be doing if I was working here full time.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • n/a

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

    • Yes, we had a networking lunch with employees,.

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

    • Well structured. Good amount of time was allocated to such events.

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

    • Yes, the team I was with explained about the other things they are involved in outside of work.

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

    • Definitely. It was highly enjoyable and I loved that I was constantly busy and had things to do, which is sometimes the case with other work experiences.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2015

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