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Given the need to move the vacation scheme online due to COVID, the Latham summer scheme was held on InsideSherpa. We got a very good insight into the various practice areas of the firm. Each practice area talks were digestible and followed with a Q&A...
I enjoyed the insight greatly. I was able to undertake 2 research tasks in 2 different areas I was keen on. Further, I had a trainee buddy and a supervisor. This allowed me to understand the nature of the firm's work and to see if I get along with the peo...
I really enjoyed the scheme as there was a wide variety of events scheduled throughout the week. Not only were there opportunities to speak with trainees, associates, and partners, but we also got to experience some of the wellbeing events that the firm h...
Immensely enjoyed the scheme. It was well organised and presenters were enthusiastic and welcomes questions from attendees. The variety of presentations meant we learned a lot about the firm and the culture. The support provided by supervisors and t...
It was a fantastic opportunity to get to know the firm and its culture; there's only so far you can get by reading online. For example, the practice area talks with partners, associates and trainees, were a great opportunity to learn about work in the cit...
The insight into the life of a lawyer that I got from the vacation scheme was very high. Each team I sat with during the scheme made a real effort to include me in the work they were doing at the time. In addition, the talks given by lawyers from each pra...
I thoroughly enjoyed my Vacation Scheme at Latham & Watkins, the two-weeks were well structured, engaging and it was great to experience the culture of the firm!
The placement has enhanced my skills and knowledge on different key software packages which I use at university. I feel more confident using the software as colleagues offered me feedback on the work I had done allowing me to understand the task at hand a...
I thought that the vacation scheme generally was quite good. Students were able to sit in two different practice areas, and there were a couple of talks and social events too. The general placement was well structured.
