Rating

4.8/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    4.3
  • 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.
  • A day in the life involves completing projects set by Trainee Recruitment and also your principal who you shadow during this period, attending talks and workshops, as well as meeting with other departments and your trainee buddy to gain a broader insight into the sector. You can also potentially attend client meetings, and various social events are held during your time here.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I’ve learnt to really value the importance of flexibility and time management more broadly, to understand the task at hand and respect my social commitments but also make sure I have free time to complete what I need to for work as well. Confidence asking questions and seeking clarity is key!


  • 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?
  • It was really interesting to broaden my understanding of what a job at Linklaters entails.


  • 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
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The company culture is the best amongst the magic circle and the US firms by far. It is truly undeniably the best firm I have had an experience at and I felt welcomed here


  • 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 loved every minute at this firm and would love to come back at some point. I would highly recommend an experience here to anyone.


  • 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 Linklaters
  • 5/5

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


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Linklaters
  • Reach out to people at the firm and learn about recent deals or work they’ve been doing that interest you! Then apply, go for it


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

April 2024


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