Vacation scheme student Review

by Linklaters

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Rating

4.2/5
  • About You
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.3
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

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

    • I had a fantastic time!

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone was very welcoming across the firm, from HR to the staff in the cafeteria. This made it very easy to settle in.

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

    • My principals and trainee buddees were always at hand to answer questions and explain things to me.

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

    • 4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • Very well structured - we were kept very busy, with plenty of lectures, group workshops and social events.

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

    • Everyone was friendly and amiable at all times. The atmosphere among the group of students was great!

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

    • It is obvious from the social events and lectures that Linklaters invests a huge amount in its vacation scheme.

    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?

    • 4/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • Getting to speak to so many different people across the firm really helped me to understand how people interact on a day to day basis.

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

    • 4/5

    Everything Else

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

    • As I live in London, the money I received went beyond expenses for travel.

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

    • I was able to meet a variety of people at all levels of seniority - it was especially nice to meet so many trainees!

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

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

    • 4/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • I had a fantastic three weeks at Linklaters and would definitely recommend it to anyone with an interest in a career in law

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Banking, Commercial Law, Corporate Law

London

August 2013

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