Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

2.5/5
  • About You
    1.6
  • The Company
    3.1
  • Everything Else
    2.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I had initially enjoyed the experience until I faced an unfair assessment due to their neglect of my disability and associated needs.

    2/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I did not feel valued due to their treatment of me as a disabled person.

    1/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • I was lied to about the support available for disabled people.

    2/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The experience was useful for going on my CV.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The structure of 2 weeks in each department worked well, but the other elements (workshops) detracted from this part of the experience.

    3/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • I felt discriminated against.Some students already seemed to think they had an offer of a Training Contract before completing the scheme and assessment.

    3/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They didn't.

    2/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • It showed me that I would not be supported at the firm.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I now understand that there is a culture of inequality.

    4/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • I have decided not to pursue being a solicitor due to the experience so it was useful.

    4/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid but I do not think there was enough support for those who came from outside of London. It was unfair that those who already had accommodation in London received the same as those who had to pay for a month in a hotel etc.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Yes

    3/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Okay

    3/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Only if they do not have a disability.

    2/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

September 2017

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