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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • An absolutely incredible 3 weeks, genuinely some of the best times I've had, alongside some of the best people you'll ever meet.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • What I loved so much about the vac scheme at Linklaters is that I was treated with respect and kindness, yet always as a professional which was very nice.

    4/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • That's one area where Linklaters really stands out for me; it really is a people firm. The door to almost every office is open for people to come and go, whether socially or professionally. I never once felt shy, uncomfortable or out of place.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Obviously, the principles you are assigned are extremely busy, and have billable targets to meet, so it can occassionally be difficult to allocate work to vac schemers, especially those from a non-legal background. However, on reflection, I have been very busy everyday, with few hours of boredom or nothing-tasks.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Again, it is difficult to award responsibility to students who aren't legally qualified. Certainly in my first seat, I was helping with a lot of work but it was not overly significant, all bar one task would be passed upwards and ammended hugely. In my second seat, however, I was part of a project team, where my work was proof-read and then collated with the rest.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Skills for the life, 10*, is the only possible answer here. In particular, my confidence and communciation skills have absolutely sky-rocketed.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The office environment is as fantastic as a leading law firm can be. Links really prides itself on being a people firm, and I really believe this to be true. Everybody has a laugh and really has time for each other.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Phenomenal, from start to finish.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • Many lectures and seminars, as well as an incredible team building exercise, and of course the one-on-one time with associates.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Still have to go through the interview, but retainment %'s are high and a lot of lectures are provided that help guide you through the process.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Socials are seriously good at Links; london eye, oxo tower, boat trip, meals out, firm party.

    4/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • City of London is an expensive area, but Links pay for almost everything, and the work cafeteria is incredible, and subsidised.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Obviously City is a working area for corporate organisations, but there were plenty of swanky bars and with the tube, London is a very small place.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • I played for the linklaters football team on only my third day.

    5/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2013


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