Summer Clerk Review

by Baker McKenzie

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.
  • The Summer Vacation provided a comprehensive insight into the multifaceted workings of a global law firm. On a day-to-day basis, I was involved in a variety of tasks that gave me a practical understanding of both the responsibilities and challenges. Key tasks included: - Conducting research on legal and financial matters; - Drafting various types of legal documents, e.g. R&D agreements, letters of advice, SPAs; - Attending and participating in client meetings.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I enhanced my research and drafting skills, developed a better understanding of client communication and gained insights into the workings of a global law firm.


  • 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?
  • Understanding the business and potential roles was insightful. It offered a practical perspective of the breadth of services offered by a global law firm and the diverse roles contributing to its success.


  • 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 culture was collaborative, friendly, and supportive, fostering an atmosphere of professional growth and mutual respect.


  • 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 greatly enjoyed the Vacation Scheme as it provided a hands-on, comprehensive view of the legal profession within a global 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 Baker McKenzie
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Baker McKenzie to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Baker McKenzie
  • Showcase your skills, demonstrate your understanding of the firm's global reach and its impact, and be ready to adapt and learn in a diverse and fast-paced environment.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

July 2023


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