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I really enjoyed the scheme. I was able to learn a lot in my departments and meet a lot of amazing people! The social events they organised for us were very fun as well!
I had really enjoyed myself during the Open Day at Baker Mckenzie. I was feeling very nervous but everyone present, along with the activities I was involved in, had allowed me to enjoy myself throughout the day. The receptionist, trainees, the graduate re...
I found the Open Day a useful practical exercise and also enjoyable experience in being able to hear first-hand accounts from the firm's employees.
It was a very insightful day where we got to engage with the team at Baker McKenzie to understand the culture of the firm as a whole.
I enjoyed it very much, especially the different ways you could connect with the current trainee during different activities. It was also quite easy to immediately socialise with the other visitors.
I cannot commend the firm enough for its inclusive and friendly atmosphere. Everyone made the utmost effort to make everyone feel welcome from the very start of the day. The talks were informative and interesting, and the activities allowed us to get a re...
I thought that the insight scheme at Baker & McKenzie was fantastic, I feel like I really got to know the firm’s culture and atmosphere – something that really differentiated it from its competitors. I was able to ask questions and develop my understandin...
I really enjoyed the entire vacation scheme. It was extremely well organised, the departmental talks were really interesting and insightful and all the socials were so much fun. We were really made to feel welcome in the firm and everyone was very friendl...
This was the first vacation scheme I have done and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Everyone at the firm was so friendly and helpful and everyday was packed with interesting departmental talks, skills workshops and socials!
The Bakers Graduate Recruitment team put so much effort into giving us a real insight into the firm. We had morning departmental talks across all their practice groups to get a real feel for what each department does. This helped dispel some of the stereo...
I have had such an amazing three weeks at the firm and I really am hoping that I will be able to return as a trainee.
I had a great three weeks at Baker & McKenzie. Everyone at the firm was incredibly friendly and supportive. The work was intellectually engaging and the socials really fun!
I really had a great time during my vacation scheme at the firm. Everyone who worked there was very friendly and approachable, at all levels, and no one was too busy whenever I had any questions or queries. Throughout the three weeks there were a range of...
I really loved the three weeks I spent at Baker & McKenzie. The work I was given was challenging and interesting, but equally I never felt that I was completely out of my depth. Everyone at the firm was immensely friendly and inclusive, whether this was i...
I have loved my time spent at Baker & McKenzie. The work has been really interesting and varied, and I have been given a large amount of responsibility. On the social side, they have put on a number of events both internally and externally which is a grea...
The insight was a fantastic way to meet new people, gain an in depth insight into the firm, and really find out whether it was the right fit for me. The high quality work which we were given, the fantastic socials, and invaluable skills workshops really m...
I have done a number of vacation schemes, and can confirm that the three week summer scheme at Baker & McKenzie provides an excellent opportunity to immerse oneself in two departments, as well as plenty of opportunities to get to know trainees, associates...
Absolutely loved the three week vacation scheme. We had great exposure to real work that the firm was doing and the level of responsibility for our tasks that we were given was great. Aside from the work we had the opportunity to go to departmental talks ...
I really enjoyed the scheme - it was a good balance between getting an experience of the sort of work trainees get involved in, networking and also socials with other people in the firm and the vac schemers.
Hugely, work is often practical trainee standard tasks, with responsibility and trust given regarding a variety of tasks. This can make such a difference and has meant that I've been able to really get to grips with the process of a transaction, advisory ...
