Legal Intern Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

3.3/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.0
  • Everything Else
    3.4

    About You

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

    • I enjoyed it immensely as all the staff I worked with were very supportive and took time to explain complex issues in court hearings etc.

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

    • Understandably everyone in the department was very busy and as a student there is a limit to the extent I can assist and help with their individual matters, but what I did help with was received well.

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

    • All the associates and trainees were understanably very busy with their client matters, but I still felt I could approach any of the department members for help or work during my week. My supervisor and buddy were very helpful in explaining the details of certain matters when I attended court hearings or meetings.

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

    • This week helped me develop essential skills (within the department I was sat in) including what is involved in selecting an expert witness for individual cases and how to approach client advice sheets in an efficient and productive way.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • There were less organised presentations/activities than I have experienced on other placements and I was lucky my department were helpful and ensured I was busy everyday, as I know other students had spare hours with no work.

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

    • Great atmosphere within my department and the firm in general; I was included in social activites and invited to pro-bono events outside of work hours.

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

    • Only a week placement so no real investment.

    1/5
  • 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?

    • Watching the associates and trainees, and helping out with their tasks was a great insight into the day to day workings of the department.

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

    • Gave a good insight into the interactions between trainees, associates and partners.

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

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Unfortunately there was no reimbursement, although lunch was provided on two of the days.

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

    • Yes there was a networking lunch one day and during the week I was introduced to a range of different employees.

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

    • Yes there was a networking lunch one day and during the week I was introduced to a range of different employees.

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes I was invited to a pro-bono evening at a local centre, which trainees are encouraged to take part in.

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

    • Yes, it was a great insight into Taylor Wessing and the workings of an international law firm.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2014

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