I was given tasks by my assigned supervisors and buddy to complete Tasks included researching information on sanctions for a deliverable writing a section of a memorandum for a client on new updates and researching for and proofreading a press release b
The vacation scheme was extremely enjoyable but equally challenging I had the opportunity to assist fee earners with a range of research drafting and other essential legal tasks for a variety of clients in both Banking and Disputes I attended a number
The vacation scheme was a twoweek programme where I spent each week in one department of the firm For me my two weeks were in Dispute Resolution and Banking respectively Daytoday duties include reallife tasks that were sent to me by my supervisors
Day to day life on the vac scheme involved doing tasks such as drafting document review proof reading and research tasks
Many discreet pieces of work to juggle felt useful to the company and challenging Plenty of meetings and talks both introductory and specialist
The Dentons Spring Vacation Scheme entails two weeks of rotations in two different departments at the firm039s offices This will encompass a range of experiences for those partaking in the scheme from completing miscellaneous trainee tasks to drafting
On a day to day basis I was involved in anything that the team I was sitting with needed any assistance on It really depended on what was going on that day Sometimes I worked on live matters which was really interesting and intellectually challenging
I was involved in a range of tasks including research drafting and enhancing my understanding of different provisions I worked with several associates and trainees and had several networking opportunities as well I worked with the Litigation and Arbit
Very useful as you are exposed to different types of seats I was given one transactional seat and one contentious seat You are given a main task which you do throughout your week at the department but also other tasks which are done during the week
I amended contracts conducted legal research and gave a presentation
I spent 1 week in the Competition department and 1 week in the Banking and Finance department In Competition I would meet with my supervisor who would go over the previous days tasks and allocate tasks for the day I carried out research tasks which fo
Over the twoweek scheme I sat in two seats Corporate and Competitions In each seat I undertook various tasks supporting projects that the team was involved with eg research preparing documents presenting to the department on key issues and taking
Sat in two different seats 1 seat area per week Did not choose the seat was allocated and we were informed at the beginning of the week Worked with a buddy and a supervisor who would give me case work that is involved at trainee level at the firm to
Responsibilities during the placement included compiling a due diligence report on a company completing stock transfer forms compiling a number of research documents on various subjects these ranged from the effects the draft housing safety bill on h
DaytoDay working hours were 9am530pm Tasks were set by supervisors who were assigned at the start of each seat including daily meetings to consider progressdevelopment on the work that was carried out Lots of responsibility was given which was pa
I worked alongside two different teams TMT and Real Estate where I was able to get a great insight into the firm and the work that they complete for their clients I was trusted to work on both preset matters as well as cases that the firm was conduct
On the first day we attended webinars and online talks and took part in a virtual social event On the second and third day we sat in two different legal departments and undertook traineestyle practical work On the third day we completed a group exe
On the first day we attended welcome sessions with the Dentons team which was followed by a virtual social to help us get to know others on the vacation scheme Throughout the scheme I was placed in two different teams and was given really interesting
Webinars on different topics Tasks on the different seats
Overall the vacation scheme at Dentons provided a valuable overview of their practice areas and the implementation of their core values The scheme consisted of an introductory day in which participants received information on different areas of Dentons