Pathfinder Scheme Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

5/5
  • About You
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • Many city firms fail to focus on First Year students and to be offered the opportunity at Linklaters proved to be excellent, it proved to be really enjoyable with other wonderful people also on the scheme, as well as fantastic events such as a quiz night organised by Graduate Recruitment.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Linklaters really attempted to make Pathfinder students feel welcome, and I personally felt as though it made me more aware of the culture of the firm, which is friendly and also welcoming.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • During shadowing in particular, the one-on-one time with an associate really helps a student gain an insight into the working world as a solicitor. It also enabled all questions that I had to get answered, the associates really made the effort to answer any questions even if the questions were really straightforward. Graduate Recruitment were also extremely friendly and helpful!

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

    • In particular, the advice given on applications proved useful as well as the 'Personal Branding' workshop which helped me to identify my own personal brand.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The timings were spot on and the insight in general flowed effortlessly.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Consistently friendly and also informative!

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

    • Linklaters really make an effort to help students feel welcome and through the scheme itself, it is clear that the firm is willing to invest in career progression early on.

    5/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • Work shadowing in particular helped me understand what work is actually completed in the city firm setting.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • I really got an idea of the culture at Linklaters within a short space of time and I will be applying to the Vacation Scheme in the future as a result.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • It has reaffirmed my career goals.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • Linklaters reimburse travel and also provided overnight accommodation.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • We met with various trainees and we were offered with the opportunity to network further during work shadowing.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • Excellent quiz organised!

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Yes, there is certainly a wealth of opportunity to get involved in various social events as an employee at Linklaters, inculding sports teams.

    5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Definately, it really helped me to gain an understanding from the firm and I believe that any First Year student could really benefit from the exposure.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2013

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