Vacation Scheme Student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.0
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • I found the program to be really engaging and I was able to experience many different aspects of the firm on the scheme.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • I was able to contribute to real work in the firm and that made me feel valued and part of the team.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • My mentors on the scheme were very approachable and always willing to answer questions and give me guidance along the way.

    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 learned a lot about deal structuring and the technical aspects of commercial law that I had not yet been exposed to in my studies. It was useful to practically apply concepts to real work in the firm environment.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The scheme was very organized and we received a timetable for the whole program so we knew where to be and when.

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Everyone was very friendly and approachable. People were willing to go out of their way to get to know me and everyone on the scheme got along well.

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

    • The firm really invested in me by providing lots of training sessions for us to attend and support throughout the program.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • As I was able to work closely with others on real work, I got to experience what it would be like to have a full time role. People were authentic and honest about the challenging and rewarding aspects of the work which I appreciated.

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

    • Sitting in an office with a Principal and working alongside everyone else on the floor gave me a good insight into the company culture, as well as networking with others during organized events on the program.

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

    • I found the program really useful to help me decide on my future career path, as I was able to fully immerse myself in the firm and decide whether I could see a future for myself there.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • I was adequately paid a weekly rate for the duration of the program.

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

    • We were able to attend lots of networking events such as dinners, breakfasts and cocktail events. I was able to meet lots of employees of different levels of seniority.

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

    • They were a lot of fun and everyone was really social and willing to talk to anyone during the networking events.

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

    • Yes, people were always willing to chat about their outside of work hobbies and how to get involved through the firm.

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

    • Yes I would recommend the insight to a friend, I really enjoyed my time at the firm and got a lot out of the program in terms of learning and personal development.

    4/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

December 2019

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