Intern Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

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

    About You

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

    • Great people and an HR team that went out of its way to take care of all our needs.

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

    • The firm ensures that every minute of your time is accounted for, and that you are kept busy, but never too busy. No long hours, and lots of talks with partners and other senior people.

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

    • A person from each department spoke to us about the work they did , and there are a number of professional support lawyers who help with training and taught us how exactly a deal works. Great learning experience.

    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 work was very practical, as mentioned before, but is really not of much academic value, as the area of law is largely commercial.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • A range pf social events, teambuilding exercises and informative lectures combine to make the experience well planned and executed.

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

    • It was a lovely place to work, with very warm and friendly people.

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

    • A full day of IT training, combined with great databases and information on how to access them and each person being given a principal to work under made sure that I really felt like an asset the frim was interested in.

    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 entire purpose of the scheme is to give one a taste of working at the firm, and that end was served splendidly.

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

    • From social events, to talking to partners, and being a part of weekly group meetings and other social activities, I got a real feel of how the firm operates.

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

    • It is great in the sense that it presents a fulfilling opportunity that is very alluring. But yes, it does give a fantastic insight into the life of a corporate lawyer.

    5/5

    Everything Else

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

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

    • As mentioned earlier, a range of social events, including a dinner with partners at each table.

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

    • As mentioned earlier, a range of social events, including a dinner with partners at each table.

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

    • A bunch of clubs, societies and informal groups, so that everyone irrespective of interest has something to do.

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

    • It was wholesome, rewarding and a great insight into the firm and its functioning. Would definitely recommend it.

    5/5
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Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

July 2013

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