Trailblazing Open Day Review

Was definitely one of the best virtual Open Days I've attended; all the speakers were super engaging and [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]: direction of the event kept everything running really smoothly. Also, I felt the business exercise was really well managed, with the presence of the trainees making for very productive breakout rooms.

I definitely felt as though the participants were made to feel very valued at the firm, primarily due to the engagement of the partners and trainees in questions throughout the session.

[This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] certainly guided the experience really well, making very clear what the agenda of the Open Day was. In addition, the trainees' presence in the breakout rooms definitely supported the discussion, encouraging participants to voice their opinions.

I definitely feel in much stronger stead for making an application to Taylor Wessing.

[This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] did a really great job of structuring the experience; the presence of [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] also allowed for the day to continue seamlessly when [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] encountered some tech problems, which I was really impressed by.

There was definitely a really positive atmosphere during the experience, and it was really enjoyable to be part of the group as a result of the encouragement to ask questions, and make contributions.

I definitely feel as though Taylor Wessing made a really strong effort to spend time on advice for the application process, which made me feel as though they cared about investing in us as potential trainees. Also, I really appreciated the presence of [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions], a senior partner, at the event, as I felt this really emphasised how important it is in Taylor Wessing's culture to invest in discussions with employees of all levels and experience, and for this to be present at the event was really encouraging.

The teamwork-focused culture of Taylor Wessing certainly came across in the experience, especially so during [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyPlacement Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] talk on the firm's open, collegiate structure. Resultantly, I felt there was a really clear indication of what a full time role within the firm would be like. The trainee Q&A also gave a really detailed insight into what a role as a trainee is like at Taylor Wessing, going over everything from everyday tasks to specific initiatives the trainees are a part of, and that gave a significant insight into life at the firm.

The virtual experience was extremely helpful in helping me gain a greater understanding of Taylor Wessing's culture. It was made super clear throughout the event that Taylor Wessing is a firm where trainees are encouraged to engage with partners on an everyday basis, and a firm where all employees' mental health is held to great importance - I really appreciated this. While I already had a fairly solid understanding of the company's culture, this event definitely improved on this for me.

This virtual experience really compounded my interest in Taylor Wessing, and I really got the sense that this is a firm I would love to be a part of. As such, I left the event really satisfied that my plans for my career path at Taylor Wessing really aligns with my personal interests. I left the event feeling really motivated and prepared to make an application to Taylor Wessing, and as such the content was very valuable in helping me decide on my future career path.

I was not paid or reimbursed expenses for the experience, but typically this is not expected of Open Days, and naturally with the experience being virtual, there were no costs I may have needed expenses reimbursed for.

I suppose there was a slight opportunity to make some networking connections with the trainees during the Q&A and the business exercise, however this didn't appear to be the focus of the event. Notably though, I have found networking events online to be not as natural as a in-person networking event, and I appreciated that there wasn't an attempt to 'force' networking in the time that we had. At other Open Days I have attended the networking sessions haven't been particularly effective.

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There were discussions of the social events run by TW outside of work, which was really encouraging to hear. Also, while not completely outside of work, there was an evident push of the firm's opportunities to get involved in networks throughout the firm, such as a sustainability initiative, which I found really encouraging. Also, when I asked a question about Taylor Wessing's focus on initiatives, Nicholas Vollors pointed out the opportunities to be involved in innovation initiatives, which I was really impressed by.

Absolutely; I left the experience really satisfied by the event and really excited to make an application to Taylor Wessing. It was definitely one of the better Open Days I have attended, and when discussing law firms with my course mates I often make reference to my interest in Taylor Wessing because of its teamwork-focused culture; the Open Day really confirmed these interests. As such, I would certainly recommend this virtual experience to a friend.