Insight Review at Taylor Wessing

The Role

Role Description

Getting to know the firm. We sat in 2 departments (each for one week) and were involved in typical trainee tasks, such as legal research, drafting agreements, proof reading as well as attending court and taking attendance notes.

As well as the practical insight, we were given a lot of information about different departments within the firm. These sessions were really interactive and enjoyable and gave you a really useful "feel" for whether the firm would be suitable for you.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The work was really interesting and it felt important, rather than merely to keep you occupied. A really useful way of finding out whether the firm would be suitable for you and whether you would be suitable for the firm. Everyone was very friendly, even when they weren't working in the same department. The appraisal system was a really useful measure of how well you were doing.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As stated above, the work wasn't given to you for the sake of it, you really felt like a member of the team as a whole. A lot of thought was put into varying the types of work you were given. I felt as though I was being treated as a future trainee rather than a vac schemer.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The grad recruitment team were all very approachable and so you never felt totally overwhelmed as they were always on hand. Appraisals at the end of both weeks were really useful to give you a gauge of how well you were doing or what needed improvement.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Was always busy, but was never staying ridiculously late - I never felt overwhelmed. There was also a good mix of work, from work within your department as well as talks from other departments so you were never bored.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As stated above, I felt like I was doing useful and valued work. This was helped by the continual feedback from supervisors as well as work from a number of other people within the department.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Have already used a lot of the skills during the LPC, and am sure they will continue to be useful when I get into practice.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Everyone was approachable, friendly and always willing to help. There were also a number of extra curricular activities such as pro bono, softball and football which you were actively encouraged to participate in.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There was always something to be getting on with, and I never felt at a loose end.

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

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

As stated above, I felt like I was treated like a future trainee.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

• There were no perks with this insight

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

There were a number of social activities organised. This, coupled with the department sessions and team exercises helped the group to bond quickly.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

I was commuting from home, but London is notoriously expensive. Don't think this is a negative for the firm though.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

Pro bono, softball, football and a number of drinks and social activities including a visit to the Comedy Store.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

If you have the opportunity to do it - take it!

Review 4/11 for Taylor Wessing

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