Pathfinder Scheme Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.9/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.9
  • Everything Else
    5.0

    About You

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

    • I was a great scheme, well organised and obviously a lot of thought had been put into how to organise the short time we had at the firm.

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

    • Everyone was keen to be friendly and there was no feeling at all that we were a burden, even when we were work shadowing very busy trainees!

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

    • The Graduate Recruitment Team were constantly on hand and when we were work shadowing, the trainees were only too happy to explain the work and took the time to have a coffee with us for us to ask any questions.

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

    • The Personal Branding session was very useful and will definitely assist in obtaining employment and vacation schemes.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Excellent. The days were full of different sessions and we even had a quiz on the first evening in the auditorium.

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

    • The atmosphere was relaxed and everyone was put at ease.

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

    • Personal Branding exercise was excellent and very useful. The training and development of trainees through the Linklaters Law and Business school sounds very promising.

    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?

    • The firm were very thorough in affording us a good understanding of trainee life and the trainees were willing to answer any questions.

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

    • A lot - a partner gave a presentation on the ethos and work of Linklaters.

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

    • Very valuable - will definitely apply to the firm.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Linklaters also offered a free hotel room near the office which was very useful for those travelling from further away.

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

    • Yes, we had a speed networking session with trainees! When work shadowing, we had the opportunity to meet trainee supervisors and many of the partners involved in graduate recruitment stopped by to meet us.

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

    • Great, the quiz was fun and the programme was social in that it encouraged team work through challenges such as building marshmallow towers.

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

    • Yes, speaking to the many trainees I learned of sporting and pro bono activities on offer. For example, football, tennis and netball. There is also a gym within the office!

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

    • 100% I really enjoyed the experience and would encourage others to apply next year.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2013

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