Insight Scheme Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

3.9/5
  • About You
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    3.5

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The 2 days were very informative packed with lots of insights! I really enjoyed the insight because HR were extremely friendly and encouraged us all to ask questions. This, combined with the evening activity/social/drinks, made it a lot easier to relax and be myself. Therefore I felt comfortable to ask lots of questions and get the most out of the 2 days!

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • HR and trainees were interested in which Uni we were all from and also if we were studying Law or Non-Law. Therefore it came across they were genuinely interested in us on the insight scheme! I thought it was valuable receiving feedback from a group exercise we did; both positive and constructive criticism was helpful!

    4/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • HR were most often around therefore we could ask questions if we had any. During the group exercise we had a trainee help us with our pitch which I thought was really useful. It was also useful to see how our task was similar to the work he was currently doing for Baker McKenzie. Also being allocated 1 trainee 'buddy' for the day was useful as they could answer your questions throughout the day.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I believe the skills learnt from the presentation/pitch were useful as it is likely we will have to do this type of work again at University. Also I believed the 'networking skills session' was highly beneficial because it will help us at employer presentations at University in the future and with Baker employees.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The insight was very structured; on the first day we received a time table with the break down of each activities. We got to speak to a range of partners and trainees which I thought was beneficial to contrast their experiences. HR were very organised with timings which made it run smoothly.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • The general atmosphere was very good! HR were very friendly, as were all Baker trainees we spoke to! This made it very easy to relax. The other students on the insight scheme were very friendly and nice which again made it more enjoyable! I enjoyed the social evening activities as they provided a lot of laughs!

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • 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?
  • The day shadowing a trainee was useful because it allowed us to see what types of tasks we would be allocated if we were to work with Baker McKenzie. It would have been beneficial if we could have seen another department however the insights we got were useful and informative.

    4/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • The 2 days provided a strong insight to Baker McKenzie's culture. It highlighted the different networks they have such as Baker Women and LGBT+ Community and how they do events to support them. The culture stood out as all employees were very positive about the work, people and atmosphere within the firm.

    4/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • The content of the days were useful because we got to speak to several trainees in different seats. It is difficult to know which area of law I would like to specialise in however they assured us that you gain a broad insight due to the 4 seat rotations and it will become clear.

    3/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Yes Baker McKenzie kindly reimbursed us all for our daily travel expenses. They also offered to pay for a hotel if you lived a fair distance from London. The students who attended were from all over the UK in terms of home address and also University; therefore there was a good mix of students.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • Both days provided networking opportunities. The first day we had a trainee panel Q&A, a networking skills session, trainee lunch time networking and also social activities in the evening. The social activities in the evening were a great way to network informally and in a relaxed environment with HR and other students on the insight scheme.

    5/5

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

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

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • I would recommend the insight scheme to a friend who is studying law or non law. It was interesting to hear from trainees that had studied non-law as they could provide their experiences about the GDL. Baker McKenzie accepts both law and non-law therefore it is definitely beneficial to gain an insight regardless of your degree.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2019


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