Linklaters Pathfinder Programme Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.2
  • Everything Else
    4.3

    About You

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

    • Great company, informative and useful line-up. Was not a waste of 2 days!

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

    • A lot of personal attention was given. We got to do two shadowings on the 2nd day, and even though the person I was supposed to shadow had a lot of things to do, he took the time to sit with me for about 45 mins, answering all my questions. He then referred me to a 2nd seat trainee as he had to rush of to do work, and was incredibly apologetic about it. I was really impressed at how they took our time there seriously.

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

    • There was a workshop on interview skills and guidance on the application process

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

    • Mostly about the culture of the firm, which will probably help our vac schemes. Gives us a basis of when we go to other firms to do vac schemes as well

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured- great intermix between workshops and breaks

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

    • Everyone was really engaged and asked great questions

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

    • There wasn't much time for it since it was only two days, but there was still a interview skills workshop

    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?

    • There was the initial talk by a senior partner who gave a very frank account of the firm and where they were heading towards. You really got to understand a day in the life of a trainee during the shadowing sessions.

    4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • The shadowings were as informative as you want them to be, really.

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

    • I had previously closed my mind to the option of working in a global, corporate firm- but that may change now.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Reimbursed for travel, for those who wanted it there was free lodging as well at a nearby travellodge

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

    • It was more structured so there were not really a lot of meetings, but that's understandable. As it is, I got to talk to two trainees, two associates and a partner.

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

    • Time to mingle over lunch

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

    • It's all about being proactive and asking really.

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

    • Great opportunity to find out about Linklaters, well structured and definitely not a waste of time

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2013

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