Summer Vacation Scheme Review

by Clyde & Co LLP

Rating

4.2/5
  • Skills
    4.3
  • Business Insight
    3.3
  • Culture
    4.7
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • I worked closely with my trainer buddy and supervisors to assist on their research/drafting tasks, as well as attended various training calls to learn more about the firm and how they operate.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • My communication skills have improved as I conducted several calls with people I had never met before in order to learn about the work they carry out and determine if the firm’s culture is a good fit for me.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 4/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • It was fascinating and highly insightful speaking to people from various areas of the business. These discussions helped me to understand all the various roles and their responsibilities in the successful operation of a law firm.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 2/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The culture was highly collegiate. Everyone was very generous with their time and freely offered advice in order to help me improve. There seemed to be a real sense of camaraderie amongst the trainees which is indicative of a health work/life balance afforded at Clydes.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 4/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the firm. I was made to feel valued and included within my working teams. The work was engaging and I understood the importance that it had for the client.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Clyde & Co LLP
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Clyde & Co LLP to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clyde & Co LLP
  • Be outgoing and show initiative in setting up discussions with those outside your team. Be prepared to work collaboratively with others and make sure you are communicating with your team so as to manage capacity.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

June 2021


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