Open day Review

by Mayer Brown International LLP

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Rating

4.5/5
  • About You
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.6

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The open day was a very good introduction into commercial law. We received talks from many different members of staff and had good opportunities to talk with trainees about commercial law.

    4/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • The day was firmly focused around you therefore you felt very valued as it seemed they were trying to attract you to the firm realising the potential was there for future associates.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • As much as possible on an open day. The support was good in the workshops but apart from that it was a day to ask questions and meet employees.

    4/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Open days are difficult to give you transferable skills. But it has pressed me to work hard so that I can achieve a career in commercial law in the city.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • The events were run perfectly and the talks, workshops and tours ran seamlessly and on time.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • It was a fun relaxed day where you and your colleagues were encouraged to ask many questions and to get a feel and insight into Mayer Brown and a career in commercial law.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • We were given everything we needed on the open day, including a delicious lunch. We were given talks from partners, associates and trainees who took time out of their day to do.

    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?
  • Through questioning the trainees and partners I was given a good insight into a full time role with the company. Reinforcing the typical work hard play hard lawyer stereotype!

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • It gave me a great insight into the company's culture in portraying it as a nice supportive place to work which would nurture your talent into the best lawyer that you could be.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • This day reinforced my desire to become a city lawyer due to the happiness felt in all quarters of the law firm. And the type of clients the firm boasted of, alongside the client/international secondments you could undertake!

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • Reimbursed travel expenses for my trip to London and back.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • We had a lunch and tour of the office whereby you could chat to graduate recruitment, partners, associates and trainees about anything!

    4/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The lunch was very nice, learning the skill of eating standing up with one hand! Plenty of time to ask questions and get a feel into the culture of the firm.

    5/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • There was a presentation by a trainee on the things they can do outside of work. Such as football, netball, rugby, cricket etc and plenty of social events to do and cultural talks during the day.

    5/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Very good insight into commercial law with Mayer Brown and plenty of opportunities to find out about the work of city lawyers and the work Mayer Brown does. Also boasts decent views across London in their office!

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Engineering

London

April 2013


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