Vacation Scheme Review

The week I spent as Walker Morris was not only intellectually stimulating and interesting, but also an enjoyable one. The involvement you gain in the departments that you work in, and the extent of contact you get with employees within that department allows you to see how friendly the firm is, from para-legal and trainee all the way up to partner level. I would recommend to anyone to apply for this opportunity.

The week is not spent behind closed doors, I did work that was used by employees in their later work, and this appreciation of the work that you do is evident. I felt that all my work was received with thanks, and was greatly appreciated. Further, the feeling of being valued extends to a cultural level within the firm, in that anyone that you met would be more than happy to talk with you.

The guidance I received was well judged, and from what I could gather from other interns, was judged on your ability and involvement in the law at previous stages (i.e. in education). This support allowed me not only to produce work that was of sufficient quality to be used in practice, but also to allow me to push myself and overcome new challenges.

I believe that the information that I have received from the firm in relation to the careers prospects, the role of trainees, and the recruitment process as a whole has definitely assisted me with my plans post-graduation, and the use of written tasks, and negotiations helps to give me more experience in those situations.

The structure, of the insight was clear and allowed for sufficient time to get to know the department, and get involved with work alongside the tasks that were necessary for your assessment by the firm, there was also opportunities that extended outside of working times that were also well structured.

The general atmosphere was a communal one. The trainees and interns spoke easily and freely, and the partners, though appreciably busy were also open to speak when they had time. The atmosphere of the insight definitely represented the atmosphere of the firm as a whole with a degree of clarity.

The interactions that the insight allowed for were numerous. They also ranged from paralegals up to partners which gave a well rounded view on what life is like in the firm as a whole, as well as what to expect from a full time role with the company should you be accepted.

The aforementioned interactions between those on the insight scheme and a range of people within the firm allowed for a good view and understanding of the culture within the firm. Further, the involvement with some of the social aspects of the firm during the also helped to promote an understanding of the firm's culture.

The understanding I gained from the insight about the firm as a whole, as well and the department that I sat in was incredibly useful in making decisions on where I would like to work in the future. This was supplemented by conversations that I had with those who work at the firm.

I was paid for my time spent at the firm at the end of the insight, and my travel costs were also reimbursed up to a predetermined limit.

Throughout the insight you are encouraged to meet and talk to new people from all areas of the firm. This is furthered through the planned social event which promotes this social element even further. These opportunities were firm wide, as I met people from variation of different departments.