Spring Vacation Scheme Review

Very enjoyable experience, confirmed my decision to pursue a career in law.

I had an opportunity to perform trainee-level work and ease the workload of the current trainees which was greatly appreciated.

We were all allocated a trainee "buddy" and a supervising partner/associate. We could also get work from other fee-earners who were very approachable.

Very useful negotiation and presentation skills workshops.

well structured - a number of presentations and workshops to attend to.

very friendly and supportive

The Graduate recruitment initieated a "DIY" vacation scheme whereby we were asked what we would like to see on the Vacation Scheme. We all had a trainee "buddy" and a supervising partner/associate who we could go to for any help and advice. My buddy was exceptionally helpful and she set some very interesting research tasks for me to do. The firm’s partners and associates were very friendly and approachable as well. I had an opportunity to attend in-house training sessions with the firm’s current trainees. I particularly enjoyed an interactive Mediation workshop. In addition, the Graduate recruitment organised a number of presentations on the firm's practice areas as well as negotiation and presentation skills workshops.

Trainees and associates tried to give us meaningful and varied work, from drafting letters to clients and assisting with research tasks to editing marketing materials.

We attended a number of presentations given by the firm's fee-earners at different stages of their career, including trainees, newly qualified solicitors, senior associates and partners. This provided a useful insight into the culture of the firm.

Yes, a number of presentations plus social events. We were also given an opportunity to shadow trainees and associates during a pro bono session at the Inslington Advice Centre.

A cocktail-making event (great fun!), a dinner and farewell drinks. And we all got an Easter egg at the end of the scheme, which was a bonus. We were also invited to attend ad hoc drinks and lunches with other trainees and associates.

Yes, we had a presentation on Pro Bono activities. Also, trainees gave us full account ofvarious the firm's sporting teams, diversity groups and trainee social events.