Pathfinders Scheme 2013 Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.8

    About You

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

    • Extremely grateful that I was selected to be part of Pathfinders 2013.

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

    • There was not a minute where I felt insignificant.

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

    • The lawyers whom I was matched with were extremely helpful and insightful. Not only talked about their journey to Linklaters but also allowed me to see the work they were doing.

    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 extremely helpful in preparing us for assessment days and interviews.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Would have loved to have a work-shadow session on the first day as well.

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

    • All the lawyers, trainees, graduate recruitment team members and even down to the receptionists at the front desk were welcoming.

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

    • 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?

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

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

    • 5/5

    Everything Else

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

    • Did not incur any expenses.

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

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

    • Would have been nice to play the Pub Quiz with trainees, just to provide a more relaxed environment where more conversation could have happened.

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

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

    • I am going to encourage every first year student next year to apply for this scheme, they won't be disappointed if they get it.

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

April 2013

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