The Slaughter and May open day for firstyear students was an eyeopening experience From the moment I arrived the warm breakfast and networking opportunities allowed me to connect with other participants The overview presentation quotA World of Dif
It was good but not excellent the insight scheme was designed to give us additional information on how to break into the legal sector I enjoyed being advised on how to make my future applications stand out but I got the impression that other people on
The programme was very informative and staff at Slaughter and May were welcoming which made the process of the work experience not feel overwhelming We also had time to converse with staff which allowed me to gain an insight into the field they work in
The insight was enjoyable and conducive Participants were divided into groups of 810 to facilitate discussion and feedback between and after sessions As conversations generally rolled over into mutual and individual experiences in university study and
There was plenty of activities to keep me busy I was either shadowing a solicitor and taking notes Or if he was busy or in court I was able to get on with some administrative work like filing photocopying and writing up summons
The insight programme was very good in showing students the daytoday life of a lawyer as well as the life of a lawyer in Slaughter and May The activities were useful and informative
I really enjoyed the whole week everyone at the firm was extremely welcoming and ready to answer my questions I also felt I gained what I wanted out of the Work Experience programme to appreciate how the firm differentiates itself from other City law
I really enjoyed the insight it gave me a good and detailed overview of each legal group and the opportunity to meet a lot of inspiring and motivated people
The scheme was highly informative and I enjoyed all elements from the talks given by different practice groups to the informal lunches with trainees
The week long scheme I participated in was very enjoyable with a chance to get involved in some real work and to see exactly how the department and the firm in general operated
Everyone was very accommodating and friendly and always willing to answer any questions
Everyone was so warm and welcoming
The people were incredibly welcoming and we had some fun tasks to do although there wasnt much legal work to do
The insight was an eye opener into the Magic circle firms and the ethos that the company commands The insight day was very enjoyable with introductions over teas and coffee and we received talks from many employees of the firm and workshops
I really enjoyed this placement Everyone was very friendly and welcoming a lot of effort had been put into making sure the interns had enough to do There were lots of workshops talks and the right amount of social events I learned a lot got a good i
