Summer Clerk Review

by Baker McKenzie

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The internship was very enjoyable. It was very well organised and provided a valuable insight into how an international Law Firm operates.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Baker & McKenzie is a genuinely friendly Firm. Everyone was very supportive and approachable. I was made to feel at home very quickly.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Every task I was given was put in context to enable me to understand the wider picture. In addition, feedback was readily available once the work had been reviewed.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There was never a moment where I felt bored. The work flow was constant. There were times when I more work, but this was never overwhelming.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Once the work was explained, I was responsible for ensuring it was completed by the deadline. Given the nature of the deals, the responsibility varied throughout the placement.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The scheme provided me with a valuable insight into how the different areas of law learnt in the classroom apply in everyday life. The skills learnt, in particular those from the presentation skills workshop and the client pitch, will definitely help in the future, both in my academic and professional life.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The friendly atmosphere within the office made it a very nice place to work.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Constant email contact helped ensure that we were all aware of all events organised both by our individual departments and graduate recruitment. Graduate recruitment were always willing to help out with any questions we had.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Regular presentations gave us a real insight into how the various departments operate. In addition, various meeting with senior management within the Firm also helped us understand the Firm. We were given training in presentation skills and conducting research, which will be very helpful in the future.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • It was a great place to work.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • The group got on very well together. There was good contact with other Trainees.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Difficult given the central location of the office.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has great variety with something for everyone

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were opportunities to get involved in the sports clubs and in some of the pro bono events. Graduate recruitment organised various fun after work activities.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Business Operations, Commercial Banking, Banking

South East

August 2012

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