Vacation Scheme Student Review

by BCLP

Best Student Employer

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • I sat in the Real Estate Disputes team for my scheme and was given tasks and projects by the department to work on in the short and long term over 2 weeks. Each morning of the scheme 1-2 talks were organised by Graduate Recruitment to give us an insight into working at the firm and the various departments.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I learnt how law departments interact on a day to day basis and communicate with each other particularly with working virtually. I learnt how to serve light obstruction notices and how a case management conference is run. I also learnt how to take a schedule for a witness statement. I developed my client facing skills through drafting letters and emails.


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

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

  • 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
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • A real effort was made by Graduate Recruitment to run a variety of talks throughout the 2 weeks to give a real insight into all departments - these were very helpful and interactive. Further, my department encouraged me asking questions and interacting with people outside of my team. Everyone was extremely giving of their time.


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

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

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

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The company made a real effort to be open about their culture and diversity initiatives. Everyone I came into contact with at all levels within the firm was friendly and supportive. I was also invited to join a Junior Gender Representation group meeting which was extremely inclusive and insightful.


  • 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?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I really enjoyed the insight scheme. I felt that it was well structured and I always felt supported and part of the team. I was given proper tasks to complete which made me feel valued, and a notable effort was made to give a real overview as to working at the firm.


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

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

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at BCLP
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend BCLP to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BCLP
  • I would advise to research the firm and make an effort to attend the many events the firm does run prior to applying. It is important to interact and ask questions prior to making an application to make sure that you understand the culture and work that they undertake.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2021


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