Day to day we had various training sessions with members of different departments and sectors of Clyde amp Co We also had several hours per day completing department work in which we were given task by our supervisor in our given department to comple
I completed real time work for my supervisor as well as getting work from other departments I also took part in various social events and sessions to understand different initiatives at the firm I also had the opportunity to network with different peo
Completed research memos attended conference calls received detailed feedback from supervisor on those tasks completed a group project on developing a creative video networked with loads of trainees associates and partners attended socials and even
The first week included many discussions mostly over teams discussing different firm initiatives and selling points Every participant was assigned a department along with the supervisor and trainee buddy Both allocated work which varied depending on
It was a packed two weeks there was no clear daytoday work and I was able to work for a variety of members of staff The work day was 930530 and there was approximately an hour for lunch Work generally consisted of research and data collection ta
The Vacation Scheme began with a day of talks with Graduate Recruitment we then spent some time with our departments to get to know the practice area Typical tasks for the week included research tasks commercial drafting and reviewing contracts for err
Worked on tasks set by my supervisor social events and networking
I was assigned a supervisor who was an associate at the firm employment team and he gave me tasks to complete The tasks included legal research drafting a policy and writing an article I was also able to get involved in a pro bono clinic where I hea
Work assigned by supervisor discussions with trainees associates and partners Social events and insight sessions
I attended meetings completed trainee task work attended workshops and met with different people at the firm to find out more about their experiences working at Clyde amp Co
The first days were spent attending talks about various aspects of the firm This gave us helpful insight into the firm and its culture Then we were assigned a supervisor and spent time with them in their department meeting trainees associates and part
I carried out tasks for the Real Estate department and attended talks hosted by graduate recruitment I had to opportunity to network with a broad range of individuals across the firm
Daytoday activities included talks from the firms training principal CSR team early careers and current trainees as well as talks about the firms growth and strategy In addition to this I undertook work in the department I was placed in and the
For the first two days we had presentations from across the team including on the use of IT risk the future of the firm and from the CSR and Climate Change teams I drafted documents for various cases for my trainee and associate supervisors I revi
Vacation Scheme students were each given at least one Supervisor an Associate and at least one Trainee Buddy You are given a specific team to work in There were a number of talks such as inductions introductions to the firm and their sectors overvi
The Scheme was really insightful The Early Careers Team went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable and made you feel incredibly welcomed After the initial welcome for the first day we met with our Supervisors and were tasked with reading
Researching the law drafting various documents and networking with lawyers to find out more about the firm
I was involved with research and attended meetings with partners and lawyers to expose myself to their work
Participating in sessions research tasks advising clients and lawyers and drafting
Mixture of presentations networking sessions and opportunities to undertake and experience real work in the department to which we were allocated