Engaged in social events daily doing ad hoc tasks for my supervisor and other associates in the team as well as two research tasks over the two week period
Experiencing the culture of the firm and gaining an insight into the type of work the firm does We were also given two formally assessed research tasks in addition to nonassessed tasks from supervisors There were talks provided by different practice ar
We were sat in two different seats and we were given research tasks to finish
Completing research tasks Attending practice area talks
The scheme involved a great mix of research tasks panels socials and real work There was a lot of engagement with lawyers across all levels and with all major practices
It involved a mix of real tasks presentations and networking events
The scheme was a combination of information sessions research tasks shadowing networking and socialising
Tasks undertaken in 2 seats
During the scheme we had multiple presentations and department overviews as well as social events and research tasks
Practice area talks sitting within departments networking events socials
Over the 3 day period there were quite a lot of presentations from lawyers in different practice areas We also had a significant amount of partner contact which was fantastic We rounded up with a day shadowing our associate mentor
We received numerous talks on various practice areas and developed a deeper insight into the firm its culture and opportunities On the final day we shadowed an associate in a department we had expressed interest in
Each day was jampacked with different activities from learning about diverse practice areas to networking sessions in a partner roundtable to even having a day dedicated to shadowing an associate These experiences were instrumental to help me gain a
Consisted mostly of workshops and presentations delivered by solicitors at all levels of seniority in different practice areas We had plenty of opportunities to socialise with our cohort and network with individuals from across the firm We also spent a
It was a 3day insight scheme and the first two days consisted of talks to different practice areas at the firm as well as QampA sessions The final day was a chance for each student to shadow an associate for the day
The scheme involved participation in various practice area talks networking sessions and QampA discussions with partners associates and trainees at the firm Participants were also allocated a trainee mentor and associate whom we shadowed on the thir
Insight to the firm its culture Affinity Groups and pro bono Introduction to the firms practice areas Shadowed an associate Mentorship from a trainee
The scheme lasted a week It involved a research task for the week whereby I was learning more about a specific part of the law in the practice area I was sitting within This was really enjoyable and allowed me to learn more about a niche and procedural
The Insight Scheme was a very useful way to explore how the firm operates on a daytoday basis The scheme was split into two groups one undertaking a day of sessions and the other spending their time in a department to get involved in trainee tasks E
We were shown presentations on the various practice areas and diversity initiatives run by the firm and were given ample time to network with practicing lawyers We also had the chance to shadow an associate for two days