Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Taylor Wessing

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Rating

4.8/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

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

    • Excellent work in a friendly and engaging environment. Work in two different and varied seats that provided insight in to life and work at the firm. Excellent socials organised by Trainee Council.

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

    • There was a truly open door policy at the firm. If I hadn't met someone one day then they would come and introduce themselves the next. This is also true of the partners.

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

    • Extensive guidance and support including my supervisor explaining a contract clause by clause for two and a half hours. Support from trainees also meant support was offered in a range of other aspects.

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

    • This did not aid my degree but did help me understand what life as a trainee at TW and life as a lawyer would be like.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured and organised. The trainee socials were excellent and the 'Focus On' sessions aided my understanding of a range of different practice areas.

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

    • Engaging and friendly atmosphere while busy. I was not short of work at any stage during the scheme, but it could have been more challenging at times.

    4/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • I felt the firm invested a significant amount, mainly in terms of the time that was put in to each trainee.

    5/5
  • 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?

    • Vacation scheme students were given similar work to trainees in terms of the nature, but we were taken through things when not understood.

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

    • The culture here is truly diverse and everyone here appears dedicated to being friendly while dedicated to their work.

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

    • It has confirmed in my mind that I would like to be a lawyer.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • The pay was generous at £750 for the two weeks. This more than covered my expenses and on the social side, drinks were organised by the trainees and paid for by the firm.

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

    • These were comprehensively offered. Multiple opportunities to meet people from a range of different departments.

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

    • Very enjoyable events with the trainees while the partners were willing to engage and have a drink at other social events.

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

    • Yes, TW offers work for with Blackfriars as pro bono work to some vacation scheme students but this could have been allotted/spread across the students a bit better.

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

    • Yes, I believe my friends would enjoy working here, as would most people.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Employment Law

London

July 2018

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