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I sat in two departments over the three weeks, undertaking trainee tasks and sitting in on departmental and client meetings. We were also given a pro bono task to complete over the three weeks, as well as a group client pitch presentation exercise which w...
I thoroughly enjoyed the virtual vacation scheme at Baker McKenzie! The scheme provided me with an invaluable insight into the firm and its culture as well as the day to day role of a corporate lawyer. I particularly enjoyed the various networking sessio...
The insight was very enjoyable. The firm put on lots of activities and insight sessions that enabled us to get to know both the people within the firm and the culture of the firm. The work was spaced out and was not too full on which allowed us to spend a...
I really enjoyed the quality of work provided to vacation scheme students and the opportunities of pro-bono and CSR activities. Everyone was very friendly which made the scheme very welcoming and allowed me to perform to the best of my ability. The social...
The Remote Vacation Scheme was an invaluable experience not only to learn about the culture at Baker McKenzie, but also to deepen my understanding of a career in commercial law in the City. The Vac Scheme was really useful in allowing me to learn about ho...
The Vacation Scheme at Baker McKenzie was very enjoyable, and the Graduate Recruitment team worked hard to make it so. There were a variety of socials organised for us, ranging from a painting class to darts, which allowed Schemers to get to know each oth...
Baker McKenzie's vac scheme has been great experience at what working in a multi-jurisdictional and full service law firm is like- the vac scheme itself ensures that you get a chance to experience this as fully as possible. However, the way the vac schem...
I really enjoyed the scheme, as there was a good mix of work from various departments, social opportunities, and sessions to learn about various areas of the firm.
I really enjoyed the entirety of the three weeks as I undertook challenging yet exciting work and gained a greater understanding of the culture of the firm. I also made great friends with the other students on the vacation scheme who were incredibly suppo...
I really enjoyed my time on the vacation scheme at Baker McKenzie, as the people were incredibly friendly and supportive. The vacation scheme not only provided me with first-hand experience of life as a trainee, but also the opportunity to experience the ...
I very very much enjoyed the Spring Vacation Scheme at Baker Mckenzie as I believed everyone was very open and friendly, which means we got to ask plenty of questions and really understand the work offered at the firm and how the firm operates.
I enjoyed the insight event significantly because it gave me a direct insight into the people who made up Baker McKenzie and the people I would be working with if I were to begin working in the firm in the future. I believe culture to be the most importan...
I enjoyed every single moment I was at the firm! It was amazing, I was in such a good mood every day I walked into the office. The vac scheme was honestly phenomenal, I could tell the grad rec team put a lot of effort into organising the vac scheme.
The vacation scheme exceeded my expectations throughout the two weeks that I spent with the firm. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, I was given typical trainee tasks so the work that I completed made me feel like I was actually contributing to my de...
I really enjoyed Baker McKenzie's Spring Vacation Scheme. All the events, presentations and socials were really beneficial and everyone was really welcoming and ready to help you.
I loved it! I was so nervous before starting, but I shouldn't have been. You are not expected to know everything there is about every single department, you just need to be enthusiastic and be willing to work on anything you are asked to do.
I really enjoyed the scheme. A lot of firms offer the chance to shadow a trainee, but most of the time, they literally mean 'shadow' -as in, you spend the day following the trainee around and doing little else but observing. With the Bakers scheme, this w...
The insight scheme was excellent. It was well-organised, well-structured and very informative. Furthermore, all of the individuals involved with the scheme (students/staff/trainees/partners) were lovely, which made for an enjoyable experience. It was grea...
