Pathfinder Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

3.7/5
  • About You
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • Everything Else
    4.0

    About You

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

    • It was a fun and interesting experience overall .

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • We were treated very well.

    4/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • Not particularly relevant, as it was a two-day programme focused on getting to know the firm.

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

    • Very useful 'Personal Branding' session.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The structure was logical and made sense,

    4/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • Naturally a bit tense and awkward, but as the 'Pathfinders' got to know each other, the atmosphere improved greatly.

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

    • Very useful 'Personal Branding' session, but as a two-day programme, there was generally not much scope for personal training and development.

    4/5
  • 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?

    • Improved my knowledge from non-existent to something of worth but the persistent problem of finding it difficult to differentiate one firm from another similarly-sized firm remains; but this can probably be only solved by a full-on vacation scheme at said firms to really differentiate firms.

    3/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Again, the additional knowledge was helpful but the persistent problem of finding it difficult to differentiate one firm from another similarly-sized firm remains.

    3/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • Having seen what the trainees do puts me in a more informed position to judge whether becoming a city lawyer is for me.

    4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • The copious amounts of food and drink was free, and my expenses were reimbursed.

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

    • I shadowed two trainees for a couple of hours each and briefly spoke to four more.

    4/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • There was a quite fun quiz (with plenty of food and drink).

    4/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • Ski-trips and holidays together, dinners etc.

    4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Very much so.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

March 2013

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